Fries Avenue Elementary vs Scholarship Prep - South Bay
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.
Fries Avenue Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
325 students
Scholarship Prep - South Bay
Wilmington · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
421 students
| Measure | Fries Avenue Elementary Wilmington, California | Scholarship Prep - South Bay Wilmington, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4910 of 5,693 | #5420 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47424 of 50,301 | #49251 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 325 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | – |
| Math proficiency | 26% | – |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fries Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.4 vs 10.8).
- •Fries Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 92.2%).
- •Fries Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 24.8).
- •Scholarship Prep - South Bay is the larger school with 421 students compared with 325.
- •Fries Avenue Elementary is a public school while Scholarship Prep - South Bay is a charter 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 Fries Avenue Elementary better than Scholarship Prep - South Bay?
On the Success Index (US), Fries Avenue Elementary ranks higher (15.4 vs 10.8 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 Fries Avenue Elementary and Scholarship Prep - South Bay?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fries Avenue Elementary: 325. Scholarship Prep - South Bay: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fries Avenue Elementary and Scholarship Prep - South Bay rank in California?
Fries Avenue Elementary is 4910th of 5,693 and Scholarship Prep - South Bay is 5420th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).