Biola-Pershing Elementary vs Cottonwood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 465 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biola-Pershing Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
198 students
Cottonwood
Aguanga · Public elementary · Grades K–8
197 students
| Measure | Biola-Pershing Elementary Fresno, California | Cottonwood Aguanga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3724 of 5,693 | #2294 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41252 of 50,301 | #29718 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 198 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 73.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Fresno | Aguanga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 25.7).
- •Cottonwood does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Cottonwood does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Cottonwood does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.6% vs 92.4%).
- •Cottonwood does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 22.0).
- •Biola-Pershing Elementary is the larger school with 198 students compared with 197.
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 Biola-Pershing Elementary better than Cottonwood?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood ranks higher (43.3 vs 25.7 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 Biola-Pershing Elementary and Cottonwood?
About 465 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Aguanga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Biola-Pershing Elementary: 198. Cottonwood: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Biola-Pershing Elementary and Cottonwood rank in California?
Biola-Pershing Elementary is 3724th of 5,693 and Cottonwood is 2294th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).