Frontier Elementary vs Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 620 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontier Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
379 students
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary
San Bernardino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | Frontier Elementary Sacramento, California | Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary San Bernardino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3583 of 5,693 | #2820 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40386 of 50,301 | #34525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 379 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| city | Sacramento | San Bernardino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 27.0).
- •Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •Frontier Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86% vs 93.7%).
- •Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 25.3).
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 Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary ranks higher (36.2 vs 27.0 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 Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary?
About 620 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and San Bernardino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier Elementary: 379. Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier Elementary and Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary rank in California?
Frontier Elementary is 3583rd of 5,693 and Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary is 2820th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).