Orangevale Open K-8 vs Trajan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orangevale Open K-8
Fair Oaks · Public elementary · Grades K–8
593 students
Trajan Elementary
Orangevale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
| Measure | Orangevale Open K-8 Fair Oaks, California | Trajan Elementary Orangevale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1276 of 5,693 | #1580 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16935 of 50,301 | #20804 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 593 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| city | Fair Oaks | Orangevale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orangevale Open K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 56.3).
- •Trajan Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Orangevale Open K-8 does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 58%).
- •Orangevale Open K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 48.6%).
- •Trajan Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 24.7).
- •Orangevale Open K-8 is the larger school with 593 students compared with 391.
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 Orangevale Open K-8 better than Trajan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orangevale Open K-8 ranks higher (61.8 vs 56.3 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 Orangevale Open K-8 and Trajan Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Fair Oaks and Orangevale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orangevale Open K-8: 593. Trajan Elementary: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orangevale Open K-8 and Trajan Elementary rank in California?
Orangevale Open K-8 is 1276th of 5,693 and Trajan Elementary is 1580th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).