Fruitvale Elementary vs Manzanita SEED 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 SEED Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
| Measure | Fruitvale Elementary Oakland, California | Manzanita SEED Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5488 of 5,693 | #4032 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49522 of 50,301 | #43022 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 254 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manzanita SEED Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 9.7).
- •Manzanita SEED Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Manzanita SEED Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Manzanita SEED Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 95.7%).
- •Fruitvale Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 24.2).
- •Manzanita SEED Elementary is the larger school with 436 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 SEED Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Manzanita SEED Elementary ranks higher (22.9 vs 9.7 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 SEED Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fruitvale Elementary: 254. Manzanita SEED Elementary: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fruitvale Elementary and Manzanita SEED Elementary rank in California?
Fruitvale Elementary is 5488th of 5,693 and Manzanita SEED Elementary is 4032nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).