Harding Elementary vs Invictus Academy of Richmond
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding Elementary
El Cerrito · Public elementary · Grades K–6
481 students
Invictus Academy of Richmond
El Cerrito · Charter high · Grades 7–12
403 students
| Measure | Harding Elementary El Cerrito, California | Invictus Academy of Richmond El Cerrito, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1417 of 5,693 | #948 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #18847 of 50,301 | #14167 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 481 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 22% |
| city | El Cerrito | El Cerrito |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 26.1).
- •Harding Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 22%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 78.9%).
- •Invictus Academy of Richmond does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 24.1).
- •Harding Elementary is the larger school with 481 students compared with 403.
- •Harding Elementary is a public school while Invictus Academy of Richmond is a charter 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 Harding Elementary better than Invictus Academy of Richmond?
On the Success Index (US), Harding Elementary ranks higher (59.0 vs 26.1 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 Harding Elementary and Invictus Academy of Richmond?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between El Cerrito and El Cerrito in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Elementary: 481. Invictus Academy of Richmond: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Elementary and Invictus Academy of Richmond rank in California?
Harding Elementary is 1417th of 5,693 and Invictus Academy of Richmond is 948th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).