Biola-Pershing Elementary vs Sun Empire Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.2 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
Sun Empire Elementary
Kerman · Public elementary · Grades K–6
490 students
| Measure | Biola-Pershing Elementary Fresno, California | Sun Empire Elementary Kerman, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3724 of 5,693 | #2272 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41252 of 50,301 | #29487 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 198 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 53% |
| city | Fresno | Kerman |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sun Empire Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 25.7).
- •Sun Empire Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •Sun Empire Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Sun Empire Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 92.4%).
- •Sun Empire Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.0).
- •Sun Empire Elementary is the larger school with 490 students compared with 198.
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 Sun Empire Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sun Empire Elementary ranks higher (43.7 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 Sun Empire Elementary?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Kerman in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Biola-Pershing Elementary: 198. Sun Empire Elementary: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Biola-Pershing Elementary and Sun Empire Elementary rank in California?
Biola-Pershing Elementary is 3724th of 5,693 and Sun Empire Elementary is 2272nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).