Heritage Elementary vs Joe Serna Jr. Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Elementary
Lodi · Public elementary · Grades K–6
432 students
Joe Serna Jr. Charter
Acampo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
369 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary Lodi, California | Joe Serna Jr. Charter Acampo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4001 of 5,693 | #2832 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42829 of 50,301 | #34627 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 432 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 36% |
| city | Lodi | Acampo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joe Serna Jr. Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 23.2).
- •Joe Serna Jr. Charter does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •Joe Serna Jr. Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.2% vs 93.3%).
- •Joe Serna Jr. Charter does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 25.4).
- •Heritage Elementary is the larger school with 432 students compared with 369.
- •Heritage Elementary is a public school while Joe Serna Jr. Charter 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 Heritage Elementary better than Joe Serna Jr. Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Joe Serna Jr. Charter ranks higher (36.0 vs 23.2 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 Heritage Elementary and Joe Serna Jr. Charter?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Lodi and Acampo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary: 432. Joe Serna Jr. Charter: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary and Joe Serna Jr. Charter rank in California?
Heritage Elementary is 4001st of 5,693 and Joe Serna Jr. Charter is 2832nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).