Thomas Elementary vs University High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thomas Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
859 students
University High
Fresno · Charter high · Grades 9–12
498 students
| Measure | Thomas Elementary Fresno, California | University High Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #5013 of 5,693 | #17 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #47803 of 50,301 | #1116 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 859 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 859 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 87% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 14.7).
- •University High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 25%).
- •University High does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 30%).
- •University High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 90.2%).
- •Thomas Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 24.9).
- •Thomas Elementary is the larger school with 859 students compared with 498.
- •Thomas Elementary is a public school while University High 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 Thomas Elementary better than University High?
On the Success Index (US), University High ranks higher (81.1 vs 14.7 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 Thomas Elementary and University High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thomas Elementary: 859. University High: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thomas Elementary and University High rank in California?
Thomas Elementary is 5013th of 5,693 and University High is 17th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).