Alvina Elementary Charter vs American Union Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alvina Elementary Charter
Caruthers · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
169 students
American Union Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–8
265 students
| Measure | Alvina Elementary Charter Caruthers, California | American Union Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2743 of 5,693 | #2562 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33710 of 50,301 | #32094 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 169 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| city | Caruthers | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 37.4).
- •Alvina Elementary Charter does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Alvina Elementary Charter does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •American Union Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.2% vs 82.2%).
- •American Union Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.8).
- •American Union Elementary is the larger school with 265 students compared with 169.
- •Alvina Elementary Charter is a charter school while American Union Elementary is a public 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 Alvina Elementary Charter better than American Union Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), American Union Elementary ranks higher (39.7 vs 37.4 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 Alvina Elementary Charter and American Union Elementary?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Caruthers and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvina Elementary Charter: 169. American Union Elementary: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvina Elementary Charter and American Union Elementary rank in California?
Alvina Elementary Charter is 2743rd of 5,693 and American Union Elementary is 2562nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).