Rancho Cordova Elementary vs Riverview STEM Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rancho Cordova Elementary
Rancho Cordova · Public elementary · Grades K–5
407 students
Riverview STEM Elementary
Rancho Cordova · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
| Measure | Rancho Cordova Elementary Rancho Cordova, California | Riverview STEM Elementary Rancho Cordova, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #4743 of 5,693 | #248 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46674 of 50,301 | #4674 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 407 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 77% |
| city | Rancho Cordova | Rancho Cordova |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverview STEM Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 16.9).
- •Riverview STEM Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 22%).
- •Riverview STEM Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 27%).
- •Riverview STEM Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 77.6%).
- •Rancho Cordova Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 23.8).
- •Rancho Cordova Elementary is the larger school with 407 students compared with 357.
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 Rancho Cordova Elementary better than Riverview STEM Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverview STEM Elementary ranks higher (80.6 vs 16.9 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 Rancho Cordova Elementary and Riverview STEM Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Rancho Cordova and Rancho Cordova in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rancho Cordova Elementary: 407. Riverview STEM Elementary: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rancho Cordova Elementary and Riverview STEM Elementary rank in California?
Rancho Cordova Elementary is 4743rd of 5,693 and Riverview STEM Elementary is 248th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).