Alamo Elementary vs Ernest Kimme Charter Academy
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.
Alamo Elementary
Vacaville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
714 students
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy
Vacaville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
194 students
| Measure | Alamo Elementary Vacaville, California | Ernest Kimme Charter Academy Vacaville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1796 of 5,693 | #781 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #23947 of 50,301 | #12881 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 714 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 714 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 17% |
| city | Vacaville | Vacaville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alamo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 32.0).
- •Alamo Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 17%).
- •Alamo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Alamo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.7% vs 63.4%).
- •Ernest Kimme Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 24.6).
- •Alamo Elementary is the larger school with 714 students compared with 194.
- •Alamo Elementary is a public school while Ernest Kimme Charter Academy 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 Alamo Elementary better than Ernest Kimme Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Alamo Elementary ranks higher (51.7 vs 32.0 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 Alamo Elementary and Ernest Kimme Charter Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Vacaville and Vacaville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alamo Elementary: 714. Ernest Kimme Charter Academy: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alamo Elementary and Ernest Kimme Charter Academy rank in California?
Alamo Elementary is 1796th of 5,693 and Ernest Kimme Charter Academy is 781st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).