Barfield Elementary vs Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 917 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barfield Elementary
Pomona · Public elementary · Grades K–6
282 students
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary
Fortuna · Public elementary · Grades K–4
282 students
| Measure | Barfield Elementary Pomona, California | Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary Fortuna, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5157 of 5,693 | #3200 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48323 of 50,301 | #37565 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 282 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| city | Pomona | Fortuna |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 13.4).
- •Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 93.3%).
- •Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 21.7).
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 Barfield Elementary better than Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary ranks higher (31.5 vs 13.4 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 Barfield Elementary and Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary?
About 917 km in a straight line, between Pomona and Fortuna in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barfield Elementary: 282. Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barfield Elementary and Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary rank in California?
Barfield Elementary is 5157th of 5,693 and Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary is 3200th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).