Fernangeles Elementary vs John H. Francis Polytechnic
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernangeles Elementary
Sun Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
459 students
John H. Francis Polytechnic
Sun Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,124 students
| Measure | Fernangeles Elementary Sun Valley, California | John H. Francis Polytechnic Sun Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4753 of 5,693 | #814 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #46711 of 50,301 | #13163 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 459 | 2,124 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 2,124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 29% |
| city | Sun Valley | Sun Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John H. Francis Polytechnic scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 16.8).
- •John H. Francis Polytechnic does better on math proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •John H. Francis Polytechnic does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 35%).
- •John H. Francis Polytechnic does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 96.7%).
- •John H. Francis Polytechnic does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.0).
- •John H. Francis Polytechnic is the larger school with 2,124 students compared with 459.
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 Fernangeles Elementary better than John H. Francis Polytechnic?
On the Success Index (US), John H. Francis Polytechnic ranks higher (30.8 vs 16.8 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 Fernangeles Elementary and John H. Francis Polytechnic?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sun Valley and Sun Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fernangeles Elementary: 459. John H. Francis Polytechnic: 2,124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fernangeles Elementary and John H. Francis Polytechnic rank in California?
Fernangeles Elementary is 4753rd of 5,693 and John H. Francis Polytechnic is 814th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).