Balboa Elementary vs Integrity Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balboa Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
Integrity Charter
National City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
393 students
| Measure | Balboa Elementary San Diego, California | Integrity Charter National City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4173 of 5,693 | #2819 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43771 of 50,301 | #34514 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 457 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 49% |
| city | San Diego | National City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Integrity Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 21.7).
- •Integrity Charter does better on math proficiency (49% vs 38%).
- •Integrity Charter does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Integrity Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87% vs 92.1%).
- •Integrity Charter does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 21.8).
- •Balboa Elementary is the larger school with 457 students compared with 393.
- •Balboa Elementary is a public school while Integrity 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 Balboa Elementary better than Integrity Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Integrity Charter ranks higher (36.2 vs 21.7 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 Balboa Elementary and Integrity Charter?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Diego and National City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balboa Elementary: 457. Integrity Charter: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balboa Elementary and Integrity Charter rank in California?
Balboa Elementary is 4173rd of 5,693 and Integrity Charter is 2819th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).