Cesar E. Chavez Elementary vs Edward M. Downer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 624 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–6
408 students
Edward M. Downer Elementary
San Pablo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
388 students
| Measure | Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Richmond, California | Edward M. Downer Elementary San Pablo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5687 of 5,693 | #5589 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #50213 of 50,301 | #49835 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 408 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 16% |
| city | Richmond | San Pablo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edward M. Downer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (8.3 vs 4.6).
- •Edward M. Downer Elementary does better on math proficiency (16% vs 11%).
- •Edward M. Downer Elementary does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 15%).
- •Edward M. Downer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 97.8%).
- •Edward M. Downer Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 24.0).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary is the larger school with 408 students compared with 388.
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 E. Chavez Elementary better than Edward M. Downer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Edward M. Downer Elementary ranks higher (8.3 vs 4.6 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 Cesar E. Chavez Elementary and Edward M. Downer Elementary?
About 624 m in a straight line, between Richmond and San Pablo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary: 408. Edward M. Downer Elementary: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar E. Chavez Elementary and Edward M. Downer Elementary rank in California?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary is 5687th of 5,693 and Edward M. Downer Elementary is 5589th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).