Monarch River Academy vs Thomas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 715 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monarch River Academy
Porterville · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,338 students
Thomas Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
859 students
| Measure | Monarch River Academy Porterville, California | Thomas Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #5013 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #47803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,338 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 1,338 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.3% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 33.5 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 30% |
| Math proficiency | – | 25% |
| city | Porterville | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monarch River Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.3% vs 90.2%).
- •Thomas Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 33.5).
- •Monarch River Academy is the larger school with 1,338 students compared with 859.
- •Monarch River Academy is a charter school while Thomas 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 Monarch River Academy better than Thomas Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Monarch River Academy and Thomas Elementary?
About 715 m in a straight line, between Porterville and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monarch River Academy: 1,338. Thomas Elementary: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monarch River Academy and Thomas Elementary rank in California?
Monarch River Academy is unranked and Thomas Elementary is 5013th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).