Indian Creek Elementary vs Sutters Mill
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Creek Elementary
Placerville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
392 students
Sutters Mill
Placerville · Public elementary · Grades K–3
201 students
| Measure | Indian Creek Elementary Placerville, California | Sutters Mill Placerville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2577 of 5,693 | #1128 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32187 of 50,301 | #15076 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 392 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| city | Placerville | Placerville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sutters Mill scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 39.6).
- •Sutters Mill does better on math proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Sutters Mill does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 40%).
- •Sutters Mill does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 51.3%).
- •Sutters Mill does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 20.6).
- •Indian Creek Elementary is the larger school with 392 students compared with 201.
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 Indian Creek Elementary better than Sutters Mill?
On the Success Index (US), Sutters Mill ranks higher (64.6 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 Indian Creek Elementary and Sutters Mill?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Placerville and Placerville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Creek Elementary: 392. Sutters Mill: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Creek Elementary and Sutters Mill rank in California?
Indian Creek Elementary is 2577th of 5,693 and Sutters Mill is 1128th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).