Calahan Street Elementary vs Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calahan Street Elementary
Northridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students
Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies
Northridge · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
610 students
| Measure | Calahan Street Elementary Northridge, California | Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies Northridge, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2583 of 5,693 | #1167 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32231 of 50,301 | #15491 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 474 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 59% |
| city | Northridge | Northridge |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 39.5).
- •Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies does better on math proficiency (59% vs 46%).
- •Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 49%).
- •Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 73.2%).
- •Calahan Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.6).
- •Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies is the larger school with 610 students compared with 474.
- •Calahan Street Elementary is a public school while Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies 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 Calahan Street Elementary better than Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies ranks higher (64.0 vs 39.5 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 Calahan Street Elementary and Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Northridge and Northridge in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calahan Street Elementary: 474. Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calahan Street Elementary and Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies rank in California?
Calahan Street Elementary is 2583rd of 5,693 and Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies is 1167th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).