Richard R. Oliphant Elementary vs Shadow Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary
Indio · Public elementary · Grades K–5
568 students
Shadow Hills High
Indio · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,650 students
| Measure | Richard R. Oliphant Elementary Indio, California | Shadow Hills High Indio, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3066 of 5,693 | #967 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #36623 of 50,301 | #14267 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 568 | 1,650 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 1,650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 19% |
| city | Indio | Indio |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard R. Oliphant Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 25.6).
- •Richard R. Oliphant Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 19%).
- •Shadow Hills High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Richard R. Oliphant Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.4% vs 80.1%).
- •Richard R. Oliphant Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.6).
- •Shadow Hills High is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 568.
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 Richard R. Oliphant Elementary better than Shadow Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), Richard R. Oliphant Elementary ranks higher (33.0 vs 25.6 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 Richard R. Oliphant Elementary and Shadow Hills High?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Indio and Indio in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary: 568. Shadow Hills High: 1,650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richard R. Oliphant Elementary and Shadow Hills High rank in California?
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary is 3066th of 5,693 and Shadow Hills High is 967th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).