Empire Oaks Elementary vs Orchard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 29 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
Orchard Elementary
Rio Linda · Public elementary · Grades K–6
366 students
| Measure | Empire Oaks Elementary Folsom, California | Orchard Elementary Rio Linda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 5,693 | #4178 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4598 of 50,301 | #43799 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 366 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.6% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 27% |
| city | Folsom | Rio Linda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Empire Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 21.7).
- •Empire Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 27%).
- •Empire Oaks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 34%).
- •Empire Oaks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.6% vs 75.1%).
- •Empire Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.9).
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 Orchard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Empire Oaks Elementary ranks higher (80.7 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 Empire Oaks Elementary and Orchard Elementary?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Folsom and Rio Linda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empire Oaks Elementary: 366. Orchard Elementary: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empire Oaks Elementary and Orchard Elementary rank in California?
Empire Oaks Elementary is 245th of 5,693 and Orchard Elementary is 4178th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).