Ezekiel Balderas Elementary vs Vang Pao Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
615 students
Vang Pao Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
802 students
| Measure | Ezekiel Balderas Elementary Fresno, California | Vang Pao Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3310 of 5,693 | #3382 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38394 of 50,301 | #38904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 615 | 802 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 802 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 43% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.2 vs 29.5).
- •Ezekiel Balderas Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Vang Pao Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Ezekiel Balderas Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 90.8%).
- •Ezekiel Balderas Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 22.3).
- •Vang Pao Elementary is the larger school with 802 students compared with 615.
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 Ezekiel Balderas Elementary better than Vang Pao Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ezekiel Balderas Elementary and Vang Pao Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary: 615. Vang Pao Elementary: 802. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ezekiel Balderas Elementary and Vang Pao Elementary rank in California?
Ezekiel Balderas Elementary is 3310th of 5,693 and Vang Pao Elementary is 3382nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).