River Bluff Elementary vs William Saroyan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Bluff Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
694 students
William Saroyan Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
697 students
| Measure | River Bluff Elementary Fresno, California | William Saroyan Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1967 of 5,693 | #2306 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25913 of 50,301 | #29856 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 694 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 694 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 53% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Bluff Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 43.2).
- •River Bluff Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •River Bluff Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 74.5%).
- •William Saroyan Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 26.7).
- •William Saroyan Elementary is the larger school with 697 students compared with 694.
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 River Bluff Elementary better than William Saroyan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), River Bluff Elementary ranks higher (48.9 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 River Bluff Elementary and William Saroyan Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River Bluff Elementary: 694. William Saroyan Elementary: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River Bluff Elementary and William Saroyan Elementary rank in California?
River Bluff Elementary is 1967th of 5,693 and William Saroyan Elementary is 2306th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).