Gold Oak Elementary vs Sierra Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gold Oak Elementary
Placerville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
270 students
Sierra Elementary
Placerville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
402 students
| Measure | Gold Oak Elementary Placerville, California | Sierra Elementary Placerville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1771 of 5,693 | #1743 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #23392 of 50,301 | #23063 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 270 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| city | Placerville | Placerville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.5 vs 53.0).
- •Sierra Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Sierra Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Gold Oak Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 50.5%).
- •Gold Oak Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 23.6).
- •Sierra Elementary is the larger school with 402 students compared with 270.
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 Gold Oak Elementary better than Sierra Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gold Oak Elementary and Sierra Elementary?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Placerville and Placerville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gold Oak Elementary: 270. Sierra Elementary: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gold Oak Elementary and Sierra Elementary rank in California?
Gold Oak Elementary is 1771st of 5,693 and Sierra Elementary is 1743rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).