Capistrano Elementary vs Empire Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capistrano Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
469 students
Empire Elementary
Empire · Public elementary · Grades K–6
384 students
| Measure | Capistrano Elementary Modesto, California | Empire Elementary Empire, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3593 of 5,693 | #5114 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40438 of 50,301 | #48170 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 469 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 89.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 24% |
| city | Modesto | Empire |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capistrano Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 13.8).
- •Capistrano Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 24%).
- •Capistrano Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 28%).
- •Empire Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.6% vs 89.8%).
- •Empire Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 26.1).
- •Capistrano Elementary is the larger school with 469 students compared with 384.
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 Elementary better than Empire Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Capistrano Elementary ranks higher (26.9 vs 13.8 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 Elementary and Empire Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Empire in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capistrano Elementary: 469. Empire Elementary: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capistrano Elementary and Empire Elementary rank in California?
Capistrano Elementary is 3593rd of 5,693 and Empire Elementary is 5114th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).