Tarpey Elementary vs Viking Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tarpey Elementary
Clovis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
643 students
Viking Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
701 students
| Measure | Tarpey Elementary Clovis, California | Viking Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2843 of 5,693 | #4090 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34716 of 50,301 | #43308 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 643 | 701 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 701 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.1% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 33% |
| city | Clovis | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tarpey Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 22.5).
- •Tarpey Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Tarpey Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Tarpey Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.1% vs 91.7%).
- •Tarpey Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 23.4).
- •Viking Elementary is the larger school with 701 students compared with 643.
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 Tarpey Elementary better than Viking Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tarpey Elementary ranks higher (35.9 vs 22.5 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 Tarpey Elementary and Viking Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Clovis and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Tarpey Elementary: 643. Viking Elementary: 701. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Tarpey Elementary and Viking Elementary rank in California?
Tarpey Elementary is 2843rd of 5,693 and Viking Elementary is 4090th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).