Kingswood K-8 vs Northridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingswood K-8
Citrus Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–8
546 students
Northridge Elementary
Fair Oaks · Public elementary · Grades K–6
423 students
| Measure | Kingswood K-8 Citrus Heights, California | Northridge Elementary Fair Oaks, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4861 of 5,693 | #4303 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47190 of 50,301 | #44473 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 546 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 20% |
| city | Citrus Heights | Fair Oaks |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 15.9).
- •Northridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 19%).
- •Northridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 81.1%).
- •Kingswood K-8 does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 23.5).
- •Kingswood K-8 is the larger school with 546 students compared with 423.
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 Kingswood K-8 better than Northridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northridge Elementary ranks higher (20.6 vs 15.9 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 Kingswood K-8 and Northridge Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Citrus Heights and Fair Oaks in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kingswood K-8: 546. Northridge Elementary: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kingswood K-8 and Northridge Elementary rank in California?
Kingswood K-8 is 4861st of 5,693 and Northridge Elementary is 4303rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).