Armona Elementary vs Frontier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armona Elementary
Armona · Public elementary · Grades K–4
571 students
Frontier Elementary
Hanford · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
619 students
| Measure | Armona Elementary Armona, California | Frontier Elementary Hanford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3238 of 5,693 | #1153 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37854 of 50,301 | #15318 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 571 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.9% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 62% |
| city | Armona | Hanford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontier Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 31.0).
- •Frontier Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Frontier Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 43%).
- •Frontier Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 84.9%).
- •Armona Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 25.8).
- •Frontier Elementary is the larger school with 619 students compared with 571.
- •Armona Elementary is a public school while Frontier Elementary 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 Armona Elementary better than Frontier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Frontier Elementary ranks higher (64.2 vs 31.0 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 Armona Elementary and Frontier Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Armona and Hanford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Armona Elementary: 571. Frontier Elementary: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Armona Elementary and Frontier Elementary rank in California?
Armona Elementary is 3238th of 5,693 and Frontier Elementary is 1153rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).