Gold Trail vs Indian Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gold Trail
Placerville · Public middle · Grades 4–8
274 students
Indian Creek Elementary
Placerville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
392 students
| Measure | Gold Trail Placerville, California | Indian Creek Elementary Placerville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #366 of 1,334 | #2577 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6756 of 15,369 | #32187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 274 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.7% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 43% |
| city | Placerville | Placerville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gold Trail scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 39.6).
- •Gold Trail does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 40%).
- •Gold Trail does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 51.3%).
- •Indian Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.1).
- •Indian Creek Elementary is the larger school with 392 students compared with 274.
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 Trail better than Indian Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gold Trail ranks higher (54.1 vs 39.6 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 Trail and Indian Creek Elementary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Placerville and Placerville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gold Trail: 274. Indian Creek Elementary: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gold Trail and Indian Creek Elementary rank in California?
Gold Trail is 366th of 1,334 and Indian Creek Elementary is 2577th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).