Elitha Donner Elementary vs Zehnder Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Zehnder Ranch Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
1,019 students
| Measure | Elitha Donner Elementary Elk Grove, California | Zehnder Ranch Elementary Elk Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3071 of 5,693 | #835 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36654 of 50,301 | #11579 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 706 | 1,019 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 1,019 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.5% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 66% |
| city | Elk Grove | Elk Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zehnder Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 32.9).
- •Zehnder Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 33%).
- •Zehnder Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 47%).
- •Zehnder Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 69.5%).
- •Elitha Donner Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 25.5).
- •Zehnder Ranch Elementary is the larger school with 1,019 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 Zehnder Ranch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Zehnder Ranch Elementary ranks higher (69.7 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 Zehnder Ranch Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Elk Grove and Elk Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elitha Donner Elementary: 706. Zehnder Ranch Elementary: 1,019. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elitha Donner Elementary and Zehnder Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Elitha Donner Elementary is 3071st of 5,693 and Zehnder Ranch Elementary is 835th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).