Golden Oak Elementary vs Grow Academy Shafter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 978 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Oak Elementary
Shafter · Public elementary · Grades K–6
717 students
Grow Academy Shafter
Shafter · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
80 students
| Measure | Golden Oak Elementary Shafter, California | Grow Academy Shafter Shafter, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3256 of 5,693 | #2559 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38006 of 50,301 | #32045 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 717 | 80 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 80 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 36% |
| city | Shafter | Shafter |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grow Academy Shafter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 30.8).
- •Golden Oak Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •Grow Academy Shafter does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 44%).
- •Grow Academy Shafter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 89.7%).
- •Grow Academy Shafter does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.4).
- •Golden Oak Elementary is the larger school with 717 students compared with 80.
- •Golden Oak Elementary is a public school while Grow Academy Shafter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Golden Oak Elementary better than Grow Academy Shafter?
On the Success Index (US), Grow Academy Shafter ranks higher (39.8 vs 30.8 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 Golden Oak Elementary and Grow Academy Shafter?
About 978 m in a straight line, between Shafter and Shafter in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Oak Elementary: 717. Grow Academy Shafter: 80. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Oak Elementary and Grow Academy Shafter rank in California?
Golden Oak Elementary is 3256th of 5,693 and Grow Academy Shafter is 2559th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).