Alta Elementary vs Harding University Partnership
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 246 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Elementary
Reedley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
Harding University Partnership
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
364 students
| Measure | Alta Elementary Reedley, California | Harding University Partnership Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2950 of 5,693 | #3385 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35678 of 50,301 | #38931 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 364 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| city | Reedley | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 29.4).
- •Alta Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Alta Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Harding University Partnership does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 24.3).
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 Alta Elementary better than Harding University Partnership?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Elementary ranks higher (34.3 vs 29.4 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 Alta Elementary and Harding University Partnership?
About 246 km in a straight line, between Reedley and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Elementary: 364. Harding University Partnership: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Elementary and Harding University Partnership rank in California?
Alta Elementary is 2950th of 5,693 and Harding University Partnership is 3385th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).