San Fernando Elementary vs San Fernando Institute of Applied Media
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
San Fernando Elementary
San Fernando · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media
San Fernando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
384 students
| Measure | San Fernando Elementary San Fernando, California | San Fernando Institute of Applied Media San Fernando, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4923 of 5,693 | #1210 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47455 of 50,301 | #14878 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 421 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | San Fernando | San Fernando |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Fernando Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.4 vs 12.3).
- •San Fernando Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •San Fernando Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 25%).
- •San Fernando Institute of Applied Media does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 94.3%).
- •San Fernando Institute of Applied Media does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 20.0).
- •San Fernando Elementary is the larger school with 421 students compared with 384.
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 San Fernando Elementary better than San Fernando Institute of Applied Media?
On the Success Index (US), San Fernando Elementary ranks higher (15.4 vs 12.3 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 San Fernando Elementary and San Fernando Institute of Applied Media?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Fernando and San Fernando in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
San Fernando Elementary: 421. San Fernando Institute of Applied Media: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do San Fernando Elementary and San Fernando Institute of Applied Media rank in California?
San Fernando Elementary is 4923rd of 5,693 and San Fernando Institute of Applied Media is 1210th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).