Chabot Elementary vs Emerson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chabot Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
576 students
Emerson Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
283 students
| Measure | Chabot Elementary Oakland, California | Emerson Elementary Berkeley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #499 of 5,693 | #702 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7381 of 50,301 | #9852 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 576 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 29.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 67% |
| city | Oakland | Berkeley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chabot Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 72.1).
- •Chabot Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 67%).
- •Chabot Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 35.4%).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 24.0).
- •Chabot Elementary is the larger school with 576 students compared with 283.
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 Chabot Elementary better than Emerson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chabot Elementary ranks higher (75.9 vs 72.1 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 Chabot Elementary and Emerson Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Berkeley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chabot Elementary: 576. Emerson Elementary: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chabot Elementary and Emerson Elementary rank in California?
Chabot Elementary is 499th of 5,693 and Emerson Elementary is 702nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).