Alice Shaw Elementary vs Family Partnership Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Shaw Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
530 students
Family Partnership Charter
Santa Maria · Charter other · Grades K–12
372 students
| Measure | Alice Shaw Elementary Santa Maria, California | Family Partnership Charter Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2823 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #34561 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 530 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 27% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alice Shaw Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Family Partnership Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 76.4%).
- •Family Partnership Charter does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 25.2).
- •Alice Shaw Elementary is the larger school with 530 students compared with 372.
- •Alice Shaw Elementary is a public school while Family Partnership Charter 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 Alice Shaw Elementary better than Family Partnership Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alice Shaw Elementary and Family Partnership Charter?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Shaw Elementary: 530. Family Partnership Charter: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Shaw Elementary and Family Partnership Charter rank in California?
Alice Shaw Elementary is 2823rd of 5,693 and Family Partnership Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).