Charles Helmers Elementary vs Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Helmers Elementary
Valencia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
524 students
Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart
Valencia · Charter high · Grades 7–12
464 students
| Measure | Charles Helmers Elementary Valencia, California | Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart Valencia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #894 of 5,693 | #1145 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12258 of 50,301 | #15511 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 524 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 6% |
| city | Valencia | Valencia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles Helmers Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 18.7).
- •Charles Helmers Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 6%).
- •Charles Helmers Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 38%).
- •Charles Helmers Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 63.1%).
- •Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 26.2).
- •Charles Helmers Elementary is the larger school with 524 students compared with 464.
- •Charles Helmers Elementary is a public school while Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart is a charter 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 Charles Helmers Elementary better than Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart?
On the Success Index (US), Charles Helmers Elementary ranks higher (68.6 vs 18.7 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 Charles Helmers Elementary and Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Valencia and Valencia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Helmers Elementary: 524. Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Helmers Elementary and Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart rank in California?
Charles Helmers Elementary is 894th of 5,693 and Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart is 1145th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).