Royal Oaks Elementary vs Valley Life Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Royal Oaks Elementary
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
413 students
Valley Life Charter
Visalia · Charter other · Grades K–12
688 students
| Measure | Royal Oaks Elementary Visalia, California | Valley Life Charter Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #3350 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #38718 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 413 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 36% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Life Charter does better on math proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Valley Life Charter does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Valley Life Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 76.3%).
- •Valley Life Charter does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 19.7).
- •Valley Life Charter is the larger school with 688 students compared with 413.
- •Royal Oaks Elementary is a public school while Valley Life 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 Royal Oaks Elementary better than Valley Life Charter?
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 Royal Oaks Elementary and Valley Life Charter?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Royal Oaks Elementary: 413. Valley Life Charter: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Royal Oaks Elementary and Valley Life Charter rank in California?
Royal Oaks Elementary is 3350th of 5,693 and Valley Life Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).