Elverta Elementary vs Orchard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elverta Elementary
Elverta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
159 students
Orchard Elementary
Rio Linda · Public elementary · Grades K–6
366 students
| Measure | Elverta Elementary Elverta, California | Orchard Elementary Rio Linda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4010 of 5,693 | #4178 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42876 of 50,301 | #43799 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 159 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 159 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Elverta | Rio Linda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elverta Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 21.7).
- •Orchard Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Orchard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Elverta Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 75.1%).
- •Elverta Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 22.9).
- •Orchard Elementary is the larger school with 366 students compared with 159.
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 Elverta Elementary better than Orchard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Elverta Elementary ranks higher (23.1 vs 21.7 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 Elverta Elementary and Orchard Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Elverta and Rio Linda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elverta Elementary: 159. Orchard Elementary: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elverta Elementary and Orchard Elementary rank in California?
Elverta Elementary is 4010th of 5,693 and Orchard Elementary is 4178th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).