Trajan Elementary vs Woodside K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Trajan Elementary
Orangevale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
Woodside K-8
Citrus Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–8
506 students
| Measure | Trajan Elementary Orangevale, California | Woodside K-8 Citrus Heights, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1580 of 5,693 | #2850 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20804 of 50,301 | #34791 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 391 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.6% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 39% |
| city | Orangevale | Citrus Heights |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trajan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 35.8).
- •Trajan Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Trajan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 43%).
- •Trajan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 62.5%).
- •Woodside K-8 does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 24.4).
- •Woodside K-8 is the larger school with 506 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 Trajan Elementary better than Woodside K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Trajan Elementary ranks higher (56.3 vs 35.8 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 Trajan Elementary and Woodside K-8?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Orangevale and Citrus Heights in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Trajan Elementary: 391. Woodside K-8: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Trajan Elementary and Woodside K-8 rank in California?
Trajan Elementary is 1580th of 5,693 and Woodside K-8 is 2850th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).