Ascend vs Global Family Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 960 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ascend
Oakland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
493 students
Global Family Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
| Measure | Ascend Oakland, California | Global Family Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3316 of 5,693 | #5684 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38451 of 50,301 | #50199 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 493 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 10% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ascend scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 4.9).
- •Ascend does better on math proficiency (34% vs 10%).
- •Ascend does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 14%).
- •Ascend does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 98%).
- •Global Family Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 22.4).
- •Ascend is the larger school with 493 students compared with 446.
- •Ascend is a charter school while Global Family 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 Ascend better than Global Family Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ascend ranks higher (30.1 vs 4.9 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 Ascend and Global Family Elementary?
About 960 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ascend: 493. Global Family Elementary: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ascend and Global Family Elementary rank in California?
Ascend is 3316th of 5,693 and Global Family Elementary is 5684th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).