Fruitvale Elementary vs Manzanita Community Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fruitvale Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students
Manzanita Community Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
335 students
| Measure | Fruitvale Elementary Oakland, California | Manzanita Community Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5488 of 5,693 | #5689 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49522 of 50,301 | #50234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 254 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 7.5% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fruitvale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.7 vs 3.9).
- •Fruitvale Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Fruitvale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Fruitvale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.7% vs 98.2%).
- •Fruitvale Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 23.9).
- •Manzanita Community Elementary is the larger school with 335 students compared with 254.
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 Fruitvale Elementary better than Manzanita Community Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fruitvale Elementary ranks higher (9.7 vs 3.9 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 Fruitvale Elementary and Manzanita Community Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fruitvale Elementary: 254. Manzanita Community Elementary: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fruitvale Elementary and Manzanita Community Elementary rank in California?
Fruitvale Elementary is 5488th of 5,693 and Manzanita Community Elementary is 5689th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).