Cesar Chavez Elementary vs Johnson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 140 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Calexico · Public elementary · Grades K–6
765 students
Johnson Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
766 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Elementary Calexico, California | Johnson Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3525 of 5,693 | #5523 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40011 of 50,301 | #49629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 765 | 766 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 766 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 21% |
| city | Calexico | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 9.3).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 21%).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.8% vs 95%).
- •Johnson Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 25.5).
- •Johnson Elementary is the larger school with 766 students compared with 765.
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 Cesar Chavez Elementary better than Johnson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar Chavez Elementary ranks higher (27.6 vs 9.3 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 Cesar Chavez Elementary and Johnson Elementary?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Calexico and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Elementary: 765. Johnson Elementary: 766. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Elementary and Johnson Elementary rank in California?
Cesar Chavez Elementary is 3525th of 5,693 and Johnson Elementary is 5523rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).