Oak Meadow Elementary vs Russell Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Meadow Elementary
El Dorado Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students
Russell Ranch Elementary
Folsom · Public elementary · Grades K–5
503 students
| Measure | Oak Meadow Elementary El Dorado Hills, California | Russell Ranch Elementary Folsom, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #213 of 5,693 | #70 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4322 of 50,301 | #2854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 412 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 9.9% |
| Students per teacher | 27.5 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 85% |
| city | El Dorado Hills | Folsom |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 81.2).
- •Russell Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •Russell Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 87%).
- •Russell Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.9% vs 15.5%).
- •Russell Ranch Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 27.5).
- •Russell Ranch Elementary is the larger school with 503 students compared with 412.
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 Oak Meadow Elementary better than Russell Ranch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Russell Ranch Elementary ranks higher (84.1 vs 81.2 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 Oak Meadow Elementary and Russell Ranch Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between El Dorado Hills and Folsom in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Meadow Elementary: 412. Russell Ranch Elementary: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Meadow Elementary and Russell Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Oak Meadow Elementary is 213th of 5,693 and Russell Ranch Elementary is 70th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).