Herndon-Barstow Elementary vs William Saroyan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herndon-Barstow Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
754 students
William Saroyan Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
697 students
| Measure | Herndon-Barstow Elementary Fresno, California | William Saroyan Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2023 of 5,693 | #2306 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26670 of 50,301 | #29856 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 754 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 27.9 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herndon-Barstow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 43.2).
- •William Saroyan Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Herndon-Barstow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •Herndon-Barstow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 74.5%).
- •William Saroyan Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 27.9).
- •Herndon-Barstow Elementary is the larger school with 754 students compared with 697.
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 Herndon-Barstow Elementary better than William Saroyan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Herndon-Barstow Elementary ranks higher (47.7 vs 43.2 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 Herndon-Barstow Elementary and William Saroyan Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herndon-Barstow Elementary: 754. William Saroyan Elementary: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herndon-Barstow Elementary and William Saroyan Elementary rank in California?
Herndon-Barstow Elementary is 2023rd of 5,693 and William Saroyan Elementary is 2306th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).