Aspire Capitol Heights Academy vs Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspire Capitol Heights Academy
Sacramento · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
222 students
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
647 students
| Measure | Aspire Capitol Heights Academy Sacramento, California | Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #5175 of 5,693 | #164 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48364 of 50,301 | #3854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 222 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 83% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 13.3).
- •Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 17%).
- •Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 22%).
- •Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 91.4%).
- •Aspire Capitol Heights Academy does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 25.9).
- •Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary is the larger school with 647 students compared with 222.
- •Aspire Capitol Heights Academy is a charter school while Phoebe A. Hearst 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 Aspire Capitol Heights Academy better than Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary ranks higher (82.1 vs 13.3 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 Aspire Capitol Heights Academy and Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspire Capitol Heights Academy: 222. Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspire Capitol Heights Academy and Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary rank in California?
Aspire Capitol Heights Academy is 5175th of 5,693 and Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary is 164th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).