Ballico-Cressey Community Charter vs Selma Herndon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballico-Cressey Community Charter
Ballico · Charter elementary · Grades 1–8
293 students
Selma Herndon Elementary
Livingston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
611 students
| Measure | Ballico-Cressey Community Charter Ballico, California | Selma Herndon Elementary Livingston, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2595 of 5,693 | #3208 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32377 of 50,301 | #37638 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 293 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| city | Ballico | Livingston |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballico-Cressey Community Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 31.4).
- •Selma Herndon Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Ballico-Cressey Community Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 77.4%).
- •Ballico-Cressey Community Charter does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 22.6).
- •Selma Herndon Elementary is the larger school with 611 students compared with 293.
- •Ballico-Cressey Community Charter is a charter school while Selma Herndon 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 Ballico-Cressey Community Charter better than Selma Herndon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ballico-Cressey Community Charter ranks higher (39.3 vs 31.4 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 Ballico-Cressey Community Charter and Selma Herndon Elementary?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Ballico and Livingston in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballico-Cressey Community Charter: 293. Selma Herndon Elementary: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballico-Cressey Community Charter and Selma Herndon Elementary rank in California?
Ballico-Cressey Community Charter is 2595th of 5,693 and Selma Herndon Elementary is 3208th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).