Thomas Elementary vs Yosemite Valley Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 715 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thomas Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
859 students
Yosemite Valley Charter
Fresno · Charter other · Grades K–12
3,065 students
| Measure | Thomas Elementary Fresno, California | Yosemite Valley Charter Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #5013 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #47803 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 859 | 3,065 |
| Enrollment | 859 | 3,065 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 29.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 18% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 18%).
- •Yosemite Valley Charter does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •Yosemite Valley Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 90.2%).
- •Thomas Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 29.8).
- •Yosemite Valley Charter is the larger school with 3,065 students compared with 859.
- •Thomas Elementary is a public school while Yosemite Valley 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 Thomas Elementary better than Yosemite Valley 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 Thomas Elementary and Yosemite Valley Charter?
About 715 m in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thomas Elementary: 859. Yosemite Valley Charter: 3,065. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thomas Elementary and Yosemite Valley Charter rank in California?
Thomas Elementary is 5013th of 5,693 and Yosemite Valley Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).