Alvina Elementary Charter vs Pacific Union Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.5 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
Pacific Union Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–8
328 students
| Measure | Alvina Elementary Charter Caruthers, California | Pacific Union Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2743 of 5,693 | #4023 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33710 of 50,301 | #42965 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 169 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 29% |
| city | Caruthers | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alvina Elementary Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 23.0).
- •Alvina Elementary Charter does better on math proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Alvina Elementary Charter does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Alvina Elementary Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 89.9%).
- •Pacific Union Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.8).
- •Pacific Union Elementary is the larger school with 328 students compared with 169.
- •Alvina Elementary Charter is a charter school while Pacific 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 Pacific Union Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alvina Elementary Charter ranks higher (37.4 vs 23.0 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 Alvina Elementary Charter and Pacific Union Elementary?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Caruthers and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvina Elementary Charter: 169. Pacific Union Elementary: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvina Elementary Charter and Pacific Union Elementary rank in California?
Alvina Elementary Charter is 2743rd of 5,693 and Pacific Union Elementary is 4023rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).