Frontier Elementary vs Joseph M. Simas
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontier Elementary
Hanford · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
619 students
Joseph M. Simas
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
514 students
| Measure | Frontier Elementary Hanford, California | Joseph M. Simas Hanford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1153 of 5,693 | #1750 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15318 of 50,301 | #23110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 619 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| city | Hanford | Hanford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontier Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 52.9).
- •Frontier Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Frontier Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Frontier Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 61.3%).
- •Joseph M. Simas does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 25.8).
- •Frontier Elementary is the larger school with 619 students compared with 514.
- •Frontier Elementary is a charter school while Joseph M. Simas 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 Frontier Elementary better than Joseph M. Simas?
On the Success Index (US), Frontier Elementary ranks higher (64.2 vs 52.9 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 Frontier Elementary and Joseph M. Simas?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hanford and Hanford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier Elementary: 619. Joseph M. Simas: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier Elementary and Joseph M. Simas rank in California?
Frontier Elementary is 1153rd of 5,693 and Joseph M. Simas is 1750th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).