Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary vs Redwood Preparatory Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary
Fortuna · Public elementary · Grades K–4
282 students
Redwood Preparatory Charter
Fortuna · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
236 students
| Measure | Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary Fortuna, California | Redwood Preparatory Charter Fortuna, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3200 of 5,693 | #1620 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37565 of 50,301 | #21346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 282 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Fortuna | Fortuna |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Redwood Preparatory Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 31.5).
- •Redwood Preparatory Charter does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Redwood Preparatory Charter does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Redwood Preparatory Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 75.5%).
- •Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 23.6).
- •Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary is the larger school with 282 students compared with 236.
- •Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary is a public school while Redwood Preparatory 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 Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary better than Redwood Preparatory Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Redwood Preparatory Charter ranks higher (55.5 vs 31.5 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 Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary and Redwood Preparatory Charter?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fortuna and Fortuna in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary: 282. Redwood Preparatory Charter: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary and Redwood Preparatory Charter rank in California?
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary is 3200th of 5,693 and Redwood Preparatory Charter is 1620th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).