Fuente Nueva Charter vs Laurel Tree Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fuente Nueva Charter
Arcata · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
150 students
Laurel Tree Charter
Arcata · Charter other · Grades K–12
197 students
| Measure | Fuente Nueva Charter Arcata, California | Laurel Tree Charter Arcata, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1198 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #15983 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 150 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 150 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.3% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 28.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 37% |
| city | Arcata | Arcata |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fuente Nueva Charter does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 37%).
- •Fuente Nueva Charter does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 52%).
- •Fuente Nueva Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 54.3%).
- •Fuente Nueva Charter does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 28.1).
- •Laurel Tree Charter is the larger school with 197 students compared with 150.
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 Fuente Nueva Charter better than Laurel Tree Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fuente Nueva Charter and Laurel Tree Charter?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Arcata and Arcata in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fuente Nueva Charter: 150. Laurel Tree Charter: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fuente Nueva Charter and Laurel Tree Charter rank in California?
Fuente Nueva Charter is 1198th of 5,693 and Laurel Tree Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).