Parkmead Elementary vs Tice Creek
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 152 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkmead Elementary
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
478 students
Tice Creek
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–8
451 students
| Measure | Parkmead Elementary Walnut Creek, California | Tice Creek Walnut Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #506 of 5,693 | #239 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7462 of 50,301 | #4567 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 478 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 7.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 75% |
| city | Walnut Creek | Walnut Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tice Creek scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 75.8).
- •Tice Creek does better on math proficiency (75% vs 74%).
- •Tice Creek does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •Tice Creek does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.5% vs 18.8%).
- •Tice Creek does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 25.2).
- •Parkmead Elementary is the larger school with 478 students compared with 451.
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 Parkmead Elementary better than Tice Creek?
On the Success Index (US), Tice Creek ranks higher (80.8 vs 75.8 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 Parkmead Elementary and Tice Creek?
About 152 m in a straight line, between Walnut Creek and Walnut Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkmead Elementary: 478. Tice Creek: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkmead Elementary and Tice Creek rank in California?
Parkmead Elementary is 506th of 5,693 and Tice Creek is 239th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).