Fortune vs Nicholas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fortune
Sacramento · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,698 students
Nicholas Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
482 students
| Measure | Fortune Sacramento, California | Nicholas Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #5382 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #49103 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,698 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 1,698 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 18% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fortune does better on math proficiency (46% vs 18%).
- •Fortune does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 25%).
- •Fortune does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 89%).
- •Fortune does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 23.0).
- •Fortune is the larger school with 1,698 students compared with 482.
- •Fortune is a charter school while Nicholas 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 Fortune better than Nicholas 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 Fortune and Nicholas Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fortune: 1,698. Nicholas Elementary: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fortune and Nicholas Elementary rank in California?
Fortune is unranked and Nicholas Elementary is 5382nd of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).