Barona Indian Charter vs James Dukes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barona Indian Charter
Lakeside · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
86 students
James Dukes Elementary
Ramona · Public elementary · Grades K–6
502 students
| Measure | Barona Indian Charter Lakeside, California | James Dukes Elementary Ramona, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3611 of 5,693 | #1726 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40565 of 50,301 | #22779 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 86 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 86 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 49% |
| city | Lakeside | Ramona |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Dukes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 26.7).
- •James Dukes Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 12%).
- •James Dukes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 27%).
- •James Dukes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 54.7%).
- •Barona Indian Charter does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 21.8).
- •James Dukes Elementary is the larger school with 502 students compared with 86.
- •Barona Indian Charter is a charter school while James Dukes 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 Barona Indian Charter better than James Dukes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James Dukes Elementary ranks higher (53.4 vs 26.7 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 Barona Indian Charter and James Dukes Elementary?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Lakeside and Ramona in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barona Indian Charter: 86. James Dukes Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barona Indian Charter and James Dukes Elementary rank in California?
Barona Indian Charter is 3611th of 5,693 and James Dukes Elementary is 1726th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).