Golden Valley River vs Natoma Station Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Valley River
Orangevale · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
297 students
Natoma Station Elementary
Folsom · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
| Measure | Golden Valley River Orangevale, California | Natoma Station Elementary Folsom, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1742 of 5,693 | #403 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #23032 of 50,301 | #6329 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 297 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 77% |
| city | Orangevale | Folsom |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Natoma Station Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 53.0).
- •Natoma Station Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 32%).
- •Natoma Station Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •Natoma Station Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 24.9%).
- •Natoma Station Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 27.0).
- •Natoma Station Elementary is the larger school with 548 students compared with 297.
- •Golden Valley River is a charter school while Natoma Station Elementary is a public 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 Valley River better than Natoma Station Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Natoma Station Elementary ranks higher (77.7 vs 53.0 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 Golden Valley River and Natoma Station Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Orangevale and Folsom in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Valley River: 297. Natoma Station Elementary: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Valley River and Natoma Station Elementary rank in California?
Golden Valley River is 1742nd of 5,693 and Natoma Station Elementary is 403rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).