Casillas (Joseph) Elementary vs Heritage Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
431 students
Heritage Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
732 students
| Measure | Casillas (Joseph) Elementary Chula Vista, California | Heritage Elementary Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1004 of 5,693 | #685 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13556 of 50,301 | #9643 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 431 | 732 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 732 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 66.8).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 73%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 45.2%).
- •Casillas (Joseph) Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.9).
- •Heritage Elementary is the larger school with 732 students compared with 431.
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 Casillas (Joseph) Elementary better than Heritage Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Elementary ranks higher (72.4 vs 66.8 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 Casillas (Joseph) Elementary and Heritage Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary: 431. Heritage Elementary: 732. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Casillas (Joseph) Elementary and Heritage Elementary rank in California?
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary is 1004th of 5,693 and Heritage Elementary is 685th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).