Erma Duncan Polytechnical High vs Viking Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High
Fresno · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,186 students
Viking Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
701 students
| Measure | Erma Duncan Polytechnical High Fresno, California | Viking Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1075 of 1,343 | #4090 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15023 of 16,910 | #43308 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,186 | 701 |
| Enrollment | 1,186 | 701 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 33% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Viking Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 21.5).
- •Viking Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 8%).
- •Erma Duncan Polytechnical High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 39%).
- •Erma Duncan Polytechnical High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.6% vs 91.7%).
- •Erma Duncan Polytechnical High does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 23.4).
- •Erma Duncan Polytechnical High is the larger school with 1,186 students compared with 701.
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 Erma Duncan Polytechnical High better than Viking Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Viking Elementary ranks higher (22.5 vs 21.5 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 Erma Duncan Polytechnical High and Viking Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High: 1,186. Viking Elementary: 701. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Erma Duncan Polytechnical High and Viking Elementary rank in California?
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High is 1075th of 1,343 and Viking Elementary is 4090th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).