Gold Ridge Elementary vs Mangini Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gold Ridge Elementary
Folsom · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students
Mangini Ranch Elementary
Folsom · Public elementary · Grades K–5
598 students
| Measure | Gold Ridge Elementary Folsom, California | Mangini Ranch Elementary Folsom, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #651 of 5,693 | #1291 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9305 of 50,301 | #17212 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 496 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.8% | 14.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | – |
| Math proficiency | 66% | – |
| city | Folsom | Folsom |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gold Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 61.4).
- •Mangini Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.2% vs 26.8%).
- •Gold Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 23.0).
- •Mangini Ranch Elementary is the larger school with 598 students compared with 496.
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 Ridge Elementary better than Mangini Ranch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gold Ridge Elementary ranks higher (72.9 vs 61.4 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 Ridge Elementary and Mangini Ranch Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Folsom and Folsom in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gold Ridge Elementary: 496. Mangini Ranch Elementary: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gold Ridge Elementary and Mangini Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Gold Ridge Elementary is 651st of 5,693 and Mangini Ranch Elementary is 1291st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).