Michelle Obama Elementary vs Robert Fulton College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Michelle Obama Elementary
Panorama City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students
Robert Fulton College Preparatory
Van Nuys · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,229 students
| Measure | Michelle Obama Elementary Panorama City, California | Robert Fulton College Preparatory Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4954 of 5,693 | #1291 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #47596 of 50,301 | #16427 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 570 | 1,229 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 1,229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 11% |
| city | Panorama City | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Michelle Obama Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.1 vs 12.2).
- •Michelle Obama Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 11%).
- •Michelle Obama Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Robert Fulton College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.7% vs 98.1%).
- •Robert Fulton College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 21.1).
- •Robert Fulton College Preparatory is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 570.
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 Michelle Obama Elementary better than Robert Fulton College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Michelle Obama Elementary ranks higher (15.1 vs 12.2 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 Michelle Obama Elementary and Robert Fulton College Preparatory?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Panorama City and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Michelle Obama Elementary: 570. Robert Fulton College Preparatory: 1,229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Michelle Obama Elementary and Robert Fulton College Preparatory rank in California?
Michelle Obama Elementary is 4954th of 5,693 and Robert Fulton College Preparatory is 1291st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).