Bullard High vs Nelson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bullard High
Fresno · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,485 students
Nelson Elementary
Pinedale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
466 students
| Measure | Bullard High Fresno, California | Nelson Elementary Pinedale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #932 of 1,343 | #1878 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14047 of 16,910 | #24920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,485 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 2,485 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 49% |
| city | Fresno | Pinedale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 26.6).
- •Nelson Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 20%).
- •Nelson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 46%).
- •Nelson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 64.9%).
- •Nelson Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 21.4).
- •Bullard High is the larger school with 2,485 students compared with 466.
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 Bullard High better than Nelson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Elementary ranks higher (50.4 vs 26.6 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 Bullard High and Nelson Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Pinedale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bullard High: 2,485. Nelson Elementary: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bullard High and Nelson Elementary rank in California?
Bullard High is 932nd of 1,343 and Nelson Elementary is 1878th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).