Buena Vista Elementary vs Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 298 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Vista Elementary
Tulare · Public elementary · Grades K–8
180 students
Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
180 students
| Measure | Buena Vista Elementary Tulare, California | Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2489 of 5,693 | #5498 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31573 of 50,301 | #49556 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 180 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| city | Tulare | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 9.6).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 98.3%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.0).
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 Buena Vista Elementary better than Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Vista Elementary ranks higher (40.5 vs 9.6 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 Buena Vista Elementary and Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary?
About 298 km in a straight line, between Tulare and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista Elementary: 180. Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista Elementary and Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary rank in California?
Buena Vista Elementary is 2489th of 5,693 and Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary is 5498th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).