Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary vs Lairon College Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
396 students
Lairon College Preparatory Academy
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 4–8
253 students
| Measure | Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary San Jose, California | Lairon College Preparatory Academy San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4679 of 5,693 | #1051 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46363 of 50,301 | #14253 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 396 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 18% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.4 vs 17.1).
- •Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 18%).
- •Lairon College Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Lairon College Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.8% vs 85.6%).
- •Lairon College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 24.8).
- •Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary is the larger school with 396 students compared with 253.
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 Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary better than Lairon College Preparatory Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary and Lairon College Preparatory Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary: 396. Lairon College Preparatory Academy: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary and Lairon College Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary is 4679th of 5,693 and Lairon College Preparatory Academy is 1051st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).