Alturas Elementary vs J. E. Hester Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 589 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alturas Elementary
Alturas · Public elementary · Grades K–5
333 students
J. E. Hester Elementary
Farmersville · Public elementary · Grades K–2
333 students
| Measure | Alturas Elementary Alturas, California | J. E. Hester Elementary Farmersville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4041 of 5,693 | #4494 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43052 of 50,301 | #45454 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 333 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Alturas | Farmersville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alturas Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 19.0).
- •Alturas Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 94.9%).
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 Alturas Elementary better than J. E. Hester Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alturas Elementary ranks higher (22.8 vs 19.0 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 Alturas Elementary and J. E. Hester Elementary?
About 589 km in a straight line, between Alturas and Farmersville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alturas Elementary: 333. J. E. Hester Elementary: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alturas Elementary and J. E. Hester Elementary rank in California?
Alturas Elementary is 4041st of 5,693 and J. E. Hester Elementary is 4494th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).