Ballico-Cressey Community Charter vs Yamato Colony Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.1 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
Yamato Colony Elementary
Livingston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
627 students
| Measure | Ballico-Cressey Community Charter Ballico, California | Yamato Colony Elementary Livingston, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2595 of 5,693 | #2955 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32377 of 50,301 | #35756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 293 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 38% |
| city | Ballico | Livingston |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballico-Cressey Community Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 34.3).
- •Yamato Colony Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 29%).
- •Yamato Colony Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 45%).
- •Ballico-Cressey Community Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 77%).
- •Ballico-Cressey Community Charter does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 22.4).
- •Yamato Colony Elementary is the larger school with 627 students compared with 293.
- •Ballico-Cressey Community Charter is a charter school while Yamato Colony 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 Yamato Colony Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ballico-Cressey Community Charter ranks higher (39.3 vs 34.3 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 Ballico-Cressey Community Charter and Yamato Colony Elementary?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Ballico and Livingston in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballico-Cressey Community Charter: 293. Yamato Colony Elementary: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballico-Cressey Community Charter and Yamato Colony Elementary rank in California?
Ballico-Cressey Community Charter is 2595th of 5,693 and Yamato Colony Elementary is 2955th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).