Cajon Park Elementary vs River Valley Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cajon Park Elementary
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
830 students
River Valley Charter
Lakeside · Charter high · Grades 7–12
231 students
| Measure | Cajon Park Elementary Santee, California | River Valley Charter Lakeside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2067 of 5,693 | #99 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #27138 of 50,301 | #3061 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 830 | 231 |
| Enrollment | 830 | 231 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| city | Santee | Lakeside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Valley Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 47.0).
- •River Valley Charter does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •River Valley Charter does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 53%).
- •River Valley Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 48.8%).
- •River Valley Charter does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 24.4).
- •Cajon Park Elementary is the larger school with 830 students compared with 231.
- •Cajon Park Elementary is a public school while River Valley 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 Cajon Park Elementary better than River Valley Charter?
On the Success Index (US), River Valley Charter ranks higher (71.0 vs 47.0 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 Cajon Park Elementary and River Valley Charter?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Santee and Lakeside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cajon Park Elementary: 830. River Valley Charter: 231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cajon Park Elementary and River Valley Charter rank in California?
Cajon Park Elementary is 2067th of 5,693 and River Valley Charter is 99th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).