Emerson Elementary vs Freshwater Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 361 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
283 students
Freshwater Elementary
Eureka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
283 students
| Measure | Emerson Elementary Berkeley, California | Freshwater Elementary Eureka, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #702 of 5,693 | #1649 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9852 of 50,301 | #21721 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 283 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 28.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| city | Berkeley | Eureka |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 54.9).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 48.8%).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 28.3).
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 Emerson Elementary better than Freshwater Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elementary ranks higher (72.1 vs 54.9 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 Emerson Elementary and Freshwater Elementary?
About 361 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Eureka in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elementary: 283. Freshwater Elementary: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elementary and Freshwater Elementary rank in California?
Emerson Elementary is 702nd of 5,693 and Freshwater Elementary is 1649th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).