Empire Oaks Elementary vs Lake Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Empire Oaks Elementary
Folsom · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students
Lake Forest Elementary
El Dorado Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
| Measure | Empire Oaks Elementary Folsom, California | Lake Forest Elementary El Dorado Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #245 of 5,693 | #367 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4598 of 50,301 | #5971 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 366 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.6% | 14.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 69% |
| city | Folsom | El Dorado Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Empire Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 78.3).
- •Empire Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 69%).
- •Empire Oaks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 78%).
- •Empire Oaks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.6% vs 14.3%).
- •Lake Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.3).
- •Lake Forest Elementary is the larger school with 421 students compared with 366.
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 Empire Oaks Elementary better than Lake Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Empire Oaks Elementary ranks higher (80.7 vs 78.3 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 Empire Oaks Elementary and Lake Forest Elementary?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Folsom and El Dorado Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empire Oaks Elementary: 366. Lake Forest Elementary: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empire Oaks Elementary and Lake Forest Elementary rank in California?
Empire Oaks Elementary is 245th of 5,693 and Lake Forest Elementary is 367th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).