Calimesa Elementary vs Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calimesa Elementary
Yucaipa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
511 students
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA)
Yucaipa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
717 students
| Measure | Calimesa Elementary Yucaipa, California | Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) Yucaipa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4247 of 5,693 | #1215 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44201 of 50,301 | #16241 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 511 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.2% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| city | Yucaipa | Yucaipa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 21.0).
- •Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 37%).
- •Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 83.2%).
- •Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 23.2).
- •Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) is the larger school with 717 students compared with 511.
- •Calimesa Elementary is a public school while Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) 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 Calimesa Elementary better than Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA)?
On the Success Index (US), Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) ranks higher (62.8 vs 21.0 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 Calimesa Elementary and Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA)?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Yucaipa and Yucaipa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calimesa Elementary: 511. Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA): 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calimesa Elementary and Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) rank in California?
Calimesa Elementary is 4247th of 5,693 and Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) is 1215th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).