PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy vs San Fernando Elementary
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.
PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy
San Fernando · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
351 students
San Fernando Elementary
San Fernando · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
| Measure | PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy San Fernando, California | San Fernando Elementary San Fernando, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1091 of 1,334 | #4923 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14442 of 15,369 | #47455 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 351 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 22% |
| city | San Fernando | San Fernando |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.0 vs 15.4).
- •San Fernando Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90% vs 94.3%).
- •San Fernando Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 23.4).
- •San Fernando Elementary is the larger school with 421 students compared with 351.
- •PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy is a charter school while San Fernando 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 PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy better than San Fernando 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 PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy and San Fernando Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Fernando and San Fernando in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy: 351. San Fernando Elementary: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy and San Fernando Elementary rank in California?
PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy is 1091st of 1,334 and San Fernando Elementary is 4923rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).