Fancher Creek Elementary vs Hirayama Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fancher Creek Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
649 students
Hirayama Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
442 students
| Measure | Fancher Creek Elementary Fresno, California | Hirayama Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1926 of 5,693 | #2982 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25366 of 50,301 | #35973 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 649 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.3% | 59.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fancher Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 33.9).
- •Hirayama Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 72.3%).
- •Fancher Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.3).
- •Fancher Creek Elementary is the larger school with 649 students compared with 442.
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 Fancher Creek Elementary better than Hirayama Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fancher Creek Elementary ranks higher (49.7 vs 33.9 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 Fancher Creek Elementary and Hirayama Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fancher Creek Elementary: 649. Hirayama Elementary: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fancher Creek Elementary and Hirayama Elementary rank in California?
Fancher Creek Elementary is 1926th of 5,693 and Hirayama Elementary is 2982nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).