Bel Aire Park Elementary vs McPherson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel Aire Park Elementary
Napa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
McPherson Elementary
Napa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students
| Measure | Bel Aire Park Elementary Napa, California | McPherson Elementary Napa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2521 of 5,693 | #5494 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31781 of 50,301 | #49536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 410 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 19% |
| city | Napa | Napa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bel Aire Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 9.7).
- •Bel Aire Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 19%).
- •Bel Aire Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Bel Aire Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 91.2%).
- •Bel Aire Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 26.9).
- •Bel Aire Park Elementary is the larger school with 410 students compared with 376.
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 Bel Aire Park Elementary better than McPherson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bel Aire Park Elementary ranks higher (40.2 vs 9.7 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 Bel Aire Park Elementary and McPherson Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Napa and Napa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Aire Park Elementary: 410. McPherson Elementary: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Aire Park Elementary and McPherson Elementary rank in California?
Bel Aire Park Elementary is 2521st of 5,693 and McPherson Elementary is 5494th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).