Fancher Creek Elementary vs John S. Wash Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
John S. Wash Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
838 students
| Measure | Fancher Creek Elementary Fresno, California | John S. Wash Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1926 of 5,693 | #1595 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25366 of 50,301 | #20964 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 649 | 838 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 838 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.3% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 60% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John S. Wash Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 49.7).
- •John S. Wash Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 54%).
- •John S. Wash Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •John S. Wash Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 72.3%).
- •Fancher Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.9).
- •John S. Wash Elementary is the larger school with 838 students compared with 649.
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 John S. Wash Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John S. Wash Elementary ranks higher (56.0 vs 49.7 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 John S. Wash Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fancher Creek Elementary: 649. John S. Wash Elementary: 838. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fancher Creek Elementary and John S. Wash Elementary rank in California?
Fancher Creek Elementary is 1926th of 5,693 and John S. Wash Elementary is 1595th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).