Bret Harte Elementary vs Waukena Joint Union Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bret Harte Elementary
Corcoran · Public elementary · Grades K–1
546 students
Waukena Joint Union Elementary
Tulare · Public elementary · Grades K–8
220 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Elementary Corcoran, California | Waukena Joint Union Elementary Tulare, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5355 of 5,693 | #3127 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49019 of 50,301 | #37067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 546 | 220 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 220 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 84.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Corcoran | Tulare |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waukena Joint Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 11.5).
- •Waukena Joint Union Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.1% vs 94.5%).
- •Bret Harte Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.0).
- •Bret Harte Elementary is the larger school with 546 students compared with 220.
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 Bret Harte Elementary better than Waukena Joint Union Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waukena Joint Union Elementary ranks higher (32.3 vs 11.5 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 Bret Harte Elementary and Waukena Joint Union Elementary?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Corcoran and Tulare in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Elementary: 546. Waukena Joint Union Elementary: 220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Elementary and Waukena Joint Union Elementary rank in California?
Bret Harte Elementary is 5355th of 5,693 and Waukena Joint Union Elementary is 3127th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).