Carver Elementary vs Darnall Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 868 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
187 students
Darnall Charter
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
442 students
| Measure | Carver Elementary San Diego, California | Darnall Charter San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3963 of 5,693 | #4109 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42675 of 50,301 | #43378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 187 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 187 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carver Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 22.3).
- •Carver Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Darnall Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 90.9%).
- •Darnall Charter does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 23.4).
- •Darnall Charter is the larger school with 442 students compared with 187.
- •Carver Elementary is a public school while Darnall Charter 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 Carver Elementary better than Darnall Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Carver Elementary ranks higher (23.4 vs 22.3 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 Carver Elementary and Darnall Charter?
About 868 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Elementary: 187. Darnall Charter: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Elementary and Darnall Charter rank in California?
Carver Elementary is 3963rd of 5,693 and Darnall Charter is 4109th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).