Cesar Chavez Language Academy vs Sheppard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar Chavez Language Academy
Santa Rosa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
773 students
Sheppard Elementary
Santa Rosa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
577 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Language Academy Santa Rosa, California | Sheppard Elementary Santa Rosa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4385 of 5,693 | #2791 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44876 of 50,301 | #34221 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 773 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 773 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 48% |
| city | Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sheppard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 19.9).
- •Sheppard Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •Sheppard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Cesar Chavez Language Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 88.6%).
- •Cesar Chavez Language Academy does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 24.0).
- •Cesar Chavez Language Academy is the larger school with 773 students compared with 577.
- •Cesar Chavez Language Academy is a charter school while Sheppard Elementary is a public 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 Cesar Chavez Language Academy better than Sheppard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sheppard Elementary ranks higher (36.7 vs 19.9 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 Language Academy and Sheppard Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Language Academy: 773. Sheppard Elementary: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Language Academy and Sheppard Elementary rank in California?
Cesar Chavez Language Academy is 4385th of 5,693 and Sheppard Elementary is 2791st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).