Gold Ridge Elementary vs Red Hawk Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 681 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
Red Hawk Elementary
Temecula · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students
| Measure | Gold Ridge Elementary Folsom, California | Red Hawk Elementary Temecula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #651 of 5,693 | #730 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9305 of 50,301 | #10209 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 496 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.8% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 72% |
| city | Folsom | Temecula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gold Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 71.6).
- •Red Hawk Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Red Hawk Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 76%).
- •Gold Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 44.2%).
- •Gold Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 23.6).
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 Red Hawk Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gold Ridge Elementary ranks higher (72.9 vs 71.6 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 Red Hawk Elementary?
About 681 km in a straight line, between Folsom and Temecula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gold Ridge Elementary: 496. Red Hawk Elementary: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gold Ridge Elementary and Red Hawk Elementary rank in California?
Gold Ridge Elementary is 651st of 5,693 and Red Hawk Elementary is 730th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).