Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary vs Russell Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 121 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary
Ceres · Public elementary · Grades K–8
503 students
Russell Ranch Elementary
Folsom · Public elementary · Grades K–5
503 students
| Measure | Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary Ceres, California | Russell Ranch Elementary Folsom, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2396 of 5,693 | #70 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30657 of 50,301 | #2854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 503 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 9.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 85% |
| city | Ceres | Folsom |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 42.0).
- •Russell Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 43%).
- •Russell Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 56%).
- •Russell Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.9% vs 69.8%).
- •Russell Ranch Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 24.0).
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 Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary better than Russell Ranch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Russell Ranch Elementary ranks higher (84.1 vs 42.0 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 Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary and Russell Ranch Elementary?
About 121 km in a straight line, between Ceres and Folsom in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary: 503. Russell Ranch Elementary: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary and Russell Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary is 2396th of 5,693 and Russell Ranch Elementary is 70th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).