Aspire Capitol Heights Academy vs Tahoe 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
Tahoe Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
319 students
| Measure | Aspire Capitol Heights Academy Sacramento, California | Tahoe Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5175 of 5,693 | #4361 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48364 of 50,301 | #44752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 222 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 20% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tahoe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.2 vs 13.3).
- •Tahoe Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Tahoe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Tahoe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 91.4%).
- •Aspire Capitol Heights Academy does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.9).
- •Tahoe Elementary is the larger school with 319 students compared with 222.
- •Aspire Capitol Heights Academy is a charter school while Tahoe 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 Tahoe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tahoe Elementary ranks higher (20.2 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 Tahoe 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. Tahoe Elementary: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspire Capitol Heights Academy and Tahoe Elementary rank in California?
Aspire Capitol Heights Academy is 5175th of 5,693 and Tahoe Elementary is 4361st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).