Norman Liddell Elementary vs William Saroyan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norman Liddell Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
628 students
William Saroyan Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
697 students
| Measure | Norman Liddell Elementary Fresno, California | William Saroyan Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2012 of 5,693 | #2306 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26497 of 50,301 | #29856 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 628 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norman Liddell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 43.2).
- •William Saroyan Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Norman Liddell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Norman Liddell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.7% vs 74.5%).
- •William Saroyan Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 25.1).
- •William Saroyan Elementary is the larger school with 697 students compared with 628.
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 Liddell Elementary better than William Saroyan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Norman Liddell Elementary ranks higher (48.0 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 Norman Liddell Elementary and William Saroyan Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norman Liddell Elementary: 628. William Saroyan Elementary: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norman Liddell Elementary and William Saroyan Elementary rank in California?
Norman Liddell Elementary is 2012th of 5,693 and William Saroyan Elementary is 2306th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).