Elihu Beard Elementary vs Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 78 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
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary
Pleasanton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
467 students
| Measure | Elihu Beard Elementary Modesto, California | Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary Pleasanton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4858 of 5,693 | #297 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47179 of 50,301 | #5144 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 467 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 16.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 84% |
| city | Modesto | Pleasanton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 15.9).
- •Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 19%).
- •Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 29%).
- •Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.3% vs 80.3%).
- •Elihu Beard Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 25.9).
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 Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary ranks higher (79.7 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 Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Pleasanton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elihu Beard Elementary: 467. Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elihu Beard Elementary and Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary rank in California?
Elihu Beard Elementary is 4858th of 5,693 and Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary is 297th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).