Global Learning Charter vs Riverway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 966 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Global Learning Charter
Visalia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
438 students
Riverway Elementary
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
857 students
| Measure | Global Learning Charter Visalia, California | Riverway Elementary Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4492 of 5,693 | #2884 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45450 of 50,301 | #35119 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 438 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 36% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.3 vs 19.0).
- •Riverway Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 20%).
- •Riverway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Riverway Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 81.1%).
- •Global Learning Charter does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 24.5).
- •Riverway Elementary is the larger school with 857 students compared with 438.
- •Global Learning Charter is a charter school while Riverway Elementary 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 Global Learning Charter better than Riverway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverway Elementary ranks higher (35.3 vs 19.0 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 Global Learning Charter and Riverway Elementary?
About 966 m in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Global Learning Charter: 438. Riverway Elementary: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Global Learning Charter and Riverway Elementary rank in California?
Global Learning Charter is 4492nd of 5,693 and Riverway Elementary is 2884th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).