Edison-Bethune Charter Academy vs Sunset Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy
Fresno · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
368 students
Sunset Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
413 students
| Measure | Edison-Bethune Charter Academy Fresno, California | Sunset Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3658 of 5,693 | #3048 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40903 of 50,301 | #36474 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 368 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 26.2).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.6% vs 94.6%).
- •Edison-Bethune Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 21.7).
- •Sunset Elementary is the larger school with 413 students compared with 368.
- •Edison-Bethune Charter Academy is a charter school while Sunset Elementary is a public 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 Edison-Bethune Charter Academy better than Sunset Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Elementary ranks higher (33.2 vs 26.2 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 Edison-Bethune Charter Academy and Sunset Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy: 368. Sunset Elementary: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison-Bethune Charter Academy and Sunset Elementary rank in California?
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy is 3658th of 5,693 and Sunset Elementary is 3048th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).