Cesar E. Chavez Elementary vs Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
628 students
Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
646 students
| Measure | Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Salinas, California | Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4096 of 5,693 | #4817 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43321 of 50,301 | #46971 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 628 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 28% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.4 vs 16.3).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 98%).
- •Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 26.2).
- •Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary is the larger school with 646 students compared with 628.
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 Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar E. Chavez Elementary ranks higher (22.4 vs 16.3 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 E. Chavez Elementary and Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary: 628. Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar E. Chavez Elementary and Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary rank in California?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary is 4096th of 5,693 and Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary is 4817th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).