Capistrano Avenue Elementary vs Village Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capistrano Avenue Elementary
West Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
415 students
Village Charter Academy
Canoga Park · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
307 students
| Measure | Capistrano Avenue Elementary West Hills, California | Village Charter Academy Canoga Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1859 of 5,693 | #3581 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24730 of 50,301 | #40367 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 415 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81% | 77.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| city | West Hills | Canoga Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capistrano Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 27.1).
- •Capistrano Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Capistrano Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Village Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.2% vs 81%).
- •Capistrano Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 23.6).
- •Capistrano Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 415 students compared with 307.
- •Capistrano Avenue Elementary is a public school while Village Charter Academy 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 Capistrano Avenue Elementary better than Village Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Capistrano Avenue Elementary ranks higher (50.6 vs 27.1 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 Capistrano Avenue Elementary and Village Charter Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between West Hills and Canoga Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capistrano Avenue Elementary: 415. Village Charter Academy: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capistrano Avenue Elementary and Village Charter Academy rank in California?
Capistrano Avenue Elementary is 1859th of 5,693 and Village Charter Academy is 3581st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).