Cedarwood Elementary vs Crest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 891 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedarwood Elementary
Magalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
271 students
Crest Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
271 students
| Measure | Cedarwood Elementary Magalia, California | Crest Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4183 of 5,693 | #2515 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43820 of 50,301 | #31727 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 271 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 61.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 34.5% |
| city | Magalia | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 21.6).
- •Crest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.6% vs 80.8%).
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 Cedarwood Elementary better than Crest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Crest Elementary ranks higher (40.3 vs 21.6 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 Cedarwood Elementary and Crest Elementary?
About 891 km in a straight line, between Magalia and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedarwood Elementary: 271. Crest Elementary: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedarwood Elementary and Crest Elementary rank in California?
Cedarwood Elementary is 4183rd of 5,693 and Crest Elementary is 2515th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).