Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary vs Peter J. Shields Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary
Orangevale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
307 students
Peter J. Shields Elementary
Rancho Cordova · Public elementary · Grades K–5
307 students
| Measure | Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary Orangevale, California | Peter J. Shields Elementary Rancho Cordova, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #889 of 5,693 | #3213 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12191 of 50,301 | #37690 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 307 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 32% |
| city | Orangevale | Rancho Cordova |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 31.3).
- •Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 67.4%).
- •Peter J. Shields Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 25.6).
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 Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary better than Peter J. Shields Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary ranks higher (68.7 vs 31.3 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 Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary and Peter J. Shields Elementary?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Orangevale and Rancho Cordova in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary: 307. Peter J. Shields Elementary: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary and Peter J. Shields Elementary rank in California?
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary is 889th of 5,693 and Peter J. Shields Elementary is 3213th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).