Fruchthendler Elementary School vs La Paloma Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fruchthendler Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
327 students
La Paloma Academy
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
632 students
| Measure | Fruchthendler Elementary School Tucson, Arizona | La Paloma Academy Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #27 of 1,136 | #737 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #2835 of 50,301 | #39471 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 327 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 40% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fruchthendler Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 28.6).
- •Fruchthendler Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 40%).
- •Fruchthendler Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 38%).
- •Fruchthendler Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 22.6).
- •La Paloma Academy is the larger school with 632 students compared with 327.
- •Fruchthendler Elementary School is a public school while La Paloma Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fruchthendler Elementary School better than La Paloma Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fruchthendler Elementary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 28.6 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 Fruchthendler Elementary School and La Paloma Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fruchthendler Elementary School: 327. La Paloma Academy: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fruchthendler Elementary School and La Paloma Academy rank in Arizona?
Fruchthendler Elementary School is 27th of 1,136 and La Paloma Academy is 737th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).