California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus vs James A. McKee Elementary
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.
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus
Elk Grove · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
577 students
James A. McKee Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
488 students
| Measure | California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus Elk Grove, California | James A. McKee Elementary Elk Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2563 of 5,693 | #2209 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32097 of 50,301 | #28852 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 577 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 48% |
| city | Elk Grove | Elk Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James A. McKee Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 39.7).
- •James A. McKee Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •James A. McKee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 68%).
- •James A. McKee Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 25.1).
- •California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus is the larger school with 577 students compared with 488.
- •California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus is a charter school while James A. McKee 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 California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus better than James A. McKee Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James A. McKee Elementary ranks higher (44.6 vs 39.7 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 California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus and James A. McKee Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Elk Grove and Elk Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus: 577. James A. McKee Elementary: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus and James A. McKee Elementary rank in California?
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus is 2563rd of 5,693 and James A. McKee Elementary is 2209th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).