Cesar Chavez Elementary vs Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Davis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
510 students
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High
Davis · Public middle · Grades 7–9
524 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Elementary Davis, California | Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High Davis, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #411 of 5,693 | #115 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6407 of 50,301 | #2043 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 510 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.5% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 66% |
| city | Davis | Davis |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (77.5 vs 76.8).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 66%).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 74%).
- •Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 22.5%).
- •Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 24.3).
- •Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High is the larger school with 524 students compared with 510.
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 Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cesar Chavez Elementary and Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Davis and Davis in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Elementary: 510. Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Elementary and Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High rank in California?
Cesar Chavez Elementary is 411th of 5,693 and Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High is 115th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).