Blackford Elementary vs Castlemont Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackford Elementary
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
414 students
Castlemont Elementary
Campbell · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
| Measure | Blackford Elementary San Jose, California | Castlemont Elementary Campbell, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3656 of 5,693 | #1592 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40891 of 50,301 | #20943 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 414 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 55% |
| city | San Jose | Campbell |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castlemont Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 26.2).
- •Castlemont Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 25%).
- •Castlemont Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 34%).
- •Castlemont Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 57%).
- •Blackford Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.9).
- •Castlemont Elementary is the larger school with 436 students compared with 414.
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 Blackford Elementary better than Castlemont Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Castlemont Elementary ranks higher (56.0 vs 26.2 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 Blackford Elementary and Castlemont Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Campbell in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackford Elementary: 414. Castlemont Elementary: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackford Elementary and Castlemont Elementary rank in California?
Blackford Elementary is 3656th of 5,693 and Castlemont Elementary is 1592nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).