Holly Oak Elementary vs Norwood Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Oak Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
445 students
Norwood Creek Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
530 students
| Measure | Holly Oak Elementary San Jose, California | Norwood Creek Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2471 of 5,693 | #844 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31391 of 50,301 | #11681 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 445 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 66% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwood Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 40.8).
- •Norwood Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 38%).
- •Norwood Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 48%).
- •Norwood Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 53.7%).
- •Holly Oak Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 25.2).
- •Norwood Creek Elementary is the larger school with 530 students compared with 445.
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 Holly Oak Elementary better than Norwood Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Norwood Creek Elementary ranks higher (69.5 vs 40.8 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 Holly Oak Elementary and Norwood Creek Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holly Oak Elementary: 445. Norwood Creek Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holly Oak Elementary and Norwood Creek Elementary rank in California?
Holly Oak Elementary is 2471st of 5,693 and Norwood Creek Elementary is 844th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).