Nokomis Elementary vs River Oak Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nokomis Elementary
Ukiah · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
River Oak Charter
Ukiah · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
245 students
| Measure | Nokomis Elementary Ukiah, California | River Oak Charter Ukiah, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5367 of 5,693 | #2411 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49065 of 50,301 | #30836 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 342 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 38.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Ukiah | Ukiah |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Oak Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 11.4).
- •River Oak Charter does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •River Oak Charter does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •River Oak Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.4% vs 96.8%).
- •Nokomis Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 22.3).
- •Nokomis Elementary is the larger school with 342 students compared with 245.
- •Nokomis Elementary is a public school while River Oak Charter is a charter 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 Nokomis Elementary better than River Oak Charter?
On the Success Index (US), River Oak Charter ranks higher (41.7 vs 11.4 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 Nokomis Elementary and River Oak Charter?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Ukiah and Ukiah in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nokomis Elementary: 342. River Oak Charter: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nokomis Elementary and River Oak Charter rank in California?
Nokomis Elementary is 5367th of 5,693 and River Oak Charter is 2411th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).