Blue Oak Charter vs Shasta Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Oak Charter
Chico · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
219 students
Shasta Elementary
Chico · Public elementary · Grades K–5
621 students
| Measure | Blue Oak Charter Chico, California | Shasta Elementary Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3364 of 5,693 | #1471 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38789 of 50,301 | #19472 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 219 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 54% |
| city | Chico | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shasta Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 29.6).
- •Shasta Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 26%).
- •Shasta Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Shasta Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 66.2%).
- •Shasta Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 21.9).
- •Shasta Elementary is the larger school with 621 students compared with 219.
- •Blue Oak Charter is a charter school while Shasta 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 Blue Oak Charter better than Shasta Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shasta Elementary ranks higher (58.2 vs 29.6 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 Blue Oak Charter and Shasta Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Chico and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Oak Charter: 219. Shasta Elementary: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Oak Charter and Shasta Elementary rank in California?
Blue Oak Charter is 3364th of 5,693 and Shasta Elementary is 1471st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).