Alvarado Elementary vs Thomas Edison Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alvarado Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
Thomas Edison Charter Academy
San Francisco · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
574 students
| Measure | Alvarado Elementary San Francisco, California | Thomas Edison Charter Academy San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #971 of 5,693 | #3399 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13257 of 50,301 | #39032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 538 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 29% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alvarado Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 29.3).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 29%).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 43%).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 71.3%).
- •Thomas Edison Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 26.9).
- •Thomas Edison Charter Academy is the larger school with 574 students compared with 538.
- •Alvarado Elementary is a public school while Thomas Edison Charter 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 Alvarado Elementary better than Thomas Edison Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Alvarado Elementary ranks higher (67.2 vs 29.3 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 Alvarado Elementary and Thomas Edison Charter Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvarado Elementary: 538. Thomas Edison Charter Academy: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvarado Elementary and Thomas Edison Charter Academy rank in California?
Alvarado Elementary is 971st of 5,693 and Thomas Edison Charter Academy is 3399th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).