Elihu Beard Elementary vs Great Valley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elihu Beard Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
467 students
Great Valley Academy
Modesto · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
972 students
| Measure | Elihu Beard Elementary Modesto, California | Great Valley Academy Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4858 of 5,693 | #2425 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47179 of 50,301 | #30933 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 467 | 972 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 972 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 37% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Valley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 15.9).
- •Great Valley Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Great Valley Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Great Valley Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 80.3%).
- •Elihu Beard Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 23.1).
- •Great Valley Academy is the larger school with 972 students compared with 467.
- •Elihu Beard Elementary is a public school while Great Valley Academy 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 Elihu Beard Elementary better than Great Valley Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Great Valley Academy ranks higher (41.5 vs 15.9 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 Elihu Beard Elementary and Great Valley Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elihu Beard Elementary: 467. Great Valley Academy: 972. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elihu Beard Elementary and Great Valley Academy rank in California?
Elihu Beard Elementary is 4858th of 5,693 and Great Valley Academy is 2425th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).