Cajon Park Elementary vs Sycamore Canyon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.1 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
Sycamore Canyon Elementary
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–6
373 students
| Measure | Cajon Park Elementary Santee, California | Sycamore Canyon Elementary Santee, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2067 of 5,693 | #1150 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #27138 of 50,301 | #15287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 830 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 830 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| city | Santee | Santee |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 47.0).
- •Sycamore Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Sycamore Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Sycamore Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 48.8%).
- •Sycamore Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 24.4).
- •Cajon Park Elementary is the larger school with 830 students compared with 373.
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 Sycamore Canyon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore Canyon Elementary ranks higher (64.3 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 Sycamore Canyon Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Santee and Santee in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cajon Park Elementary: 830. Sycamore Canyon Elementary: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cajon Park Elementary and Sycamore Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Cajon Park Elementary is 2067th of 5,693 and Sycamore Canyon Elementary is 1150th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).