Cuddeback Elementary vs Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cuddeback Elementary
Carlotta · Public elementary · Grades K–8
157 students
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary
Fortuna · Public elementary · Grades K–4
282 students
| Measure | Cuddeback Elementary Carlotta, California | Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary Fortuna, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2289 of 5,693 | #3200 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #29651 of 50,301 | #37565 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 157 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 157 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Carlotta | Fortuna |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cuddeback Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 31.5).
- •Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Cuddeback Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Cuddeback Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 75.5%).
- •Cuddeback Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 20.1).
- •Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary is the larger school with 282 students compared with 157.
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 Cuddeback Elementary better than Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cuddeback Elementary ranks higher (43.4 vs 31.5 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 Cuddeback Elementary and Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Carlotta and Fortuna in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cuddeback Elementary: 157. Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cuddeback Elementary and Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary rank in California?
Cuddeback Elementary is 2289th of 5,693 and Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary is 3200th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).