Family Partnership Charter vs Ralph Dunlap Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 506 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Family Partnership Charter
Santa Maria · Charter other · Grades K–12
372 students
Ralph Dunlap Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
502 students
| Measure | Family Partnership Charter Santa Maria, California | Ralph Dunlap Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2248 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #29223 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 372 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 27.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 43% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralph Dunlap Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Ralph Dunlap Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Family Partnership Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 56.2%).
- •Family Partnership Charter does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 27.9).
- •Ralph Dunlap Elementary is the larger school with 502 students compared with 372.
- •Family Partnership Charter is a charter school while Ralph Dunlap Elementary is a public 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 Family Partnership Charter better than Ralph Dunlap 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 Family Partnership Charter and Ralph Dunlap Elementary?
About 506 m in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Family Partnership Charter: 372. Ralph Dunlap Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Family Partnership Charter and Ralph Dunlap Elementary rank in California?
Family Partnership Charter is unranked and Ralph Dunlap Elementary is 2248th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).