Gold Oak Elementary vs Wasuma Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 170 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
Wasuma Elementary
Ahwahnee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
270 students
| Measure | Gold Oak Elementary Placerville, California | Wasuma Elementary Ahwahnee, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1771 of 5,693 | #3068 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #23392 of 50,301 | #36636 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 270 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 61.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Placerville | Ahwahnee |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gold Oak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 33.0).
- •Gold Oak Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Gold Oak Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Gold Oak Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 61.1%).
- •Gold Oak Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 20.8).
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 Wasuma Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gold Oak Elementary ranks higher (52.5 vs 33.0 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 Gold Oak Elementary and Wasuma Elementary?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Placerville and Ahwahnee in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gold Oak Elementary: 270. Wasuma Elementary: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gold Oak Elementary and Wasuma Elementary rank in California?
Gold Oak Elementary is 1771st of 5,693 and Wasuma Elementary is 3068th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).