Carlton Hills Elementary vs Chet F. Harritt Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Hills Elementary
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
601 students
Chet F. Harritt Elementary
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
606 students
| Measure | Carlton Hills Elementary Santee, California | Chet F. Harritt Elementary Santee, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1687 of 5,693 | #1633 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #22268 of 50,301 | #21568 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 601 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 53% |
| city | Santee | Santee |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chet F. Harritt Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 54.1).
- •Carlton Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Chet F. Harritt Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 56%).
- •Chet F. Harritt Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 47.9%).
- •Carlton Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 26.3).
- •Chet F. Harritt Elementary is the larger school with 606 students compared with 601.
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 Carlton Hills Elementary better than Chet F. Harritt Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chet F. Harritt Elementary ranks higher (55.1 vs 54.1 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 Carlton Hills Elementary and Chet F. Harritt Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Santee and Santee in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlton Hills Elementary: 601. Chet F. Harritt Elementary: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlton Hills Elementary and Chet F. Harritt Elementary rank in California?
Carlton Hills Elementary is 1687th of 5,693 and Chet F. Harritt Elementary is 1633rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).