Deborah A. Williams Elementary vs Desert Knolls Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 341 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deborah A. Williams Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
582 students
Desert Knolls Elementary
Apple Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
582 students
| Measure | Deborah A. Williams Elementary Fresno, California | Desert Knolls Elementary Apple Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5258 of 5,693 | #3964 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48672 of 50,301 | #42678 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 582 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 23% |
| city | Fresno | Apple Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Knolls Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 12.5).
- •Desert Knolls Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 21%).
- •Desert Knolls Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 28%).
- •Desert Knolls Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.3% vs 95.9%).
- •Deborah A. Williams Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 21.6).
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 Deborah A. Williams Elementary better than Desert Knolls Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Knolls Elementary ranks higher (23.4 vs 12.5 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 Deborah A. Williams Elementary and Desert Knolls Elementary?
About 341 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Apple Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deborah A. Williams Elementary: 582. Desert Knolls Elementary: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deborah A. Williams Elementary and Desert Knolls Elementary rank in California?
Deborah A. Williams Elementary is 5258th of 5,693 and Desert Knolls Elementary is 3964th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).