Eastin Arcola Elementary vs Herndon-Barstow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastin Arcola Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–8
225 students
Herndon-Barstow Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
754 students
| Measure | Eastin Arcola Elementary Madera, California | Herndon-Barstow Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3673 of 5,693 | #2023 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40990 of 50,301 | #26670 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 225 | 754 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 754 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 27.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Madera | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herndon-Barstow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 26.1).
- •Herndon-Barstow Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Herndon-Barstow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Herndon-Barstow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 95.6%).
- •Eastin Arcola Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 27.9).
- •Herndon-Barstow Elementary is the larger school with 754 students compared with 225.
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 Eastin Arcola Elementary better than Herndon-Barstow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Herndon-Barstow Elementary ranks higher (47.7 vs 26.1 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 Eastin Arcola Elementary and Herndon-Barstow Elementary?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Madera and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastin Arcola Elementary: 225. Herndon-Barstow Elementary: 754. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastin Arcola Elementary and Herndon-Barstow Elementary rank in California?
Eastin Arcola Elementary is 3673rd of 5,693 and Herndon-Barstow Elementary is 2023rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).