Achieve Charter School of Chico vs Neal Dow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achieve Charter School of Chico
Chico · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
222 students
Neal Dow Elementary
Chico · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
| Measure | Achieve Charter School of Chico Chico, California | Neal Dow Elementary Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1805 of 5,693 | #3335 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24094 of 50,301 | #38628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 222 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 27.8 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Chico | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Achieve Charter School of Chico scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 29.9).
- •Achieve Charter School of Chico does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 67.9%).
- •Neal Dow Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 27.8).
- •Neal Dow Elementary is the larger school with 364 students compared with 222.
- •Achieve Charter School of Chico is a charter school while Neal Dow Elementary is a public 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 Achieve Charter School of Chico better than Neal Dow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Achieve Charter School of Chico ranks higher (51.5 vs 29.9 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 Achieve Charter School of Chico and Neal Dow Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Chico and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achieve Charter School of Chico: 222. Neal Dow Elementary: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achieve Charter School of Chico and Neal Dow Elementary rank in California?
Achieve Charter School of Chico is 1805th of 5,693 and Neal Dow Elementary is 3335th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).