Elitha Donner Elementary vs Foulks Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elitha Donner Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
706 students
Foulks Ranch Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
779 students
| Measure | Elitha Donner Elementary Elk Grove, California | Foulks Ranch Elementary Elk Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3071 of 5,693 | #1977 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36654 of 50,301 | #26090 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 706 | 779 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.5% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 46% |
| city | Elk Grove | Elk Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foulks Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 32.9).
- •Foulks Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Foulks Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Foulks Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 69.5%).
- •Elitha Donner Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 24.3).
- •Foulks Ranch Elementary is the larger school with 779 students compared with 706.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elitha Donner Elementary better than Foulks Ranch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Foulks Ranch Elementary ranks higher (48.6 vs 32.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Elitha Donner Elementary and Foulks Ranch Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Elk Grove and Elk Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elitha Donner Elementary: 706. Foulks Ranch Elementary: 779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elitha Donner Elementary and Foulks Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Elitha Donner Elementary is 3071st of 5,693 and Foulks Ranch Elementary is 1977th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).