Blue Oak Academy vs J. E. Hester Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Oak Academy
Visalia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
430 students
J. E. Hester Elementary
Farmersville · Public elementary · Grades K–2
333 students
| Measure | Blue Oak Academy Visalia, California | J. E. Hester Elementary Farmersville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2128 of 5,693 | #4494 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #27887 of 50,301 | #45454 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 430 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | – |
| city | Visalia | Farmersville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Oak Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.0 vs 19.0).
- •Blue Oak Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 94.9%).
- •J. E. Hester Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 21.5).
- •Blue Oak Academy is the larger school with 430 students compared with 333.
- •Blue Oak Academy is a charter school while J. E. Hester Elementary is a public 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 Oak Academy better than J. E. Hester Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Oak Academy ranks higher (46.0 vs 19.0 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 Oak Academy and J. E. Hester Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Visalia and Farmersville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Oak Academy: 430. J. E. Hester Elementary: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Oak Academy and J. E. Hester Elementary rank in California?
Blue Oak Academy is 2128th of 5,693 and J. E. Hester Elementary is 4494th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).