Blue Lake Union Elementary vs Union Street Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Lake Union Elementary
Blue Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–8
153 students
Union Street Charter
Arcata · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
99 students
| Measure | Blue Lake Union Elementary Blue Lake, California | Union Street Charter Arcata, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2650 of 5,693 | #211 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32867 of 50,301 | #4283 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 153 | 99 |
| Enrollment | 153 | 99 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 84.5% |
| city | Blue Lake | Arcata |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Street Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 38.6).
- •Union Street Charter does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 32%).
- •Union Street Charter does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 42%).
- •Union Street Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 62.1%).
- •Blue Lake Union Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.5).
- •Blue Lake Union Elementary is the larger school with 153 students compared with 99.
- •Blue Lake Union Elementary is a public school while Union Street Charter is a charter 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 Blue Lake Union Elementary better than Union Street Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Union Street Charter ranks higher (81.3 vs 38.6 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 Blue Lake Union Elementary and Union Street Charter?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Blue Lake and Arcata in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Lake Union Elementary: 153. Union Street Charter: 99. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Lake Union Elementary and Union Street Charter rank in California?
Blue Lake Union Elementary is 2650th of 5,693 and Union Street Charter is 211th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).