Centennial Elementary vs Thomas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
741 students
Thomas Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
859 students
| Measure | Centennial Elementary Fresno, California | Thomas Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4365 of 5,693 | #5013 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44770 of 50,301 | #47803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 741 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 25% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.1 vs 14.7).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 25%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90% vs 90.2%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 23.9).
- •Thomas Elementary is the larger school with 859 students compared with 741.
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 Centennial Elementary better than Thomas Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Elementary ranks higher (20.1 vs 14.7 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 Centennial Elementary and Thomas Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Elementary: 741. Thomas Elementary: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Elementary and Thomas Elementary rank in California?
Centennial Elementary is 4365th of 5,693 and Thomas Elementary is 5013th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).