Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary vs Ararat Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 835 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
Ararat Charter
Van Nuys · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
333 students
| Measure | Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary Van Nuys, California | Ararat Charter Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5374 of 5,693 | #2858 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49082 of 50,301 | #34858 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 423 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 47% |
| city | Van Nuys | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ararat Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 11.3).
- •Ararat Charter does better on math proficiency (47% vs 19%).
- •Ararat Charter does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Ararat Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 96.9%).
- •Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 23.8).
- •Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary is the larger school with 423 students compared with 333.
- •Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary is a public school while Ararat Charter 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 Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary better than Ararat Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Ararat Charter ranks higher (35.6 vs 11.3 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 Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary and Ararat Charter?
About 835 m in a straight line, between Van Nuys and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary: 423. Ararat Charter: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary and Ararat Charter rank in California?
Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary is 5374th of 5,693 and Ararat Charter is 2858th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).