Chaparral Elementary vs Esencia
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaparral Elementary
Ladera Ranch · Public elementary · Grades K–5
604 students
Esencia
Rancho Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
996 students
| Measure | Chaparral Elementary Ladera Ranch, California | Esencia Rancho Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #472 of 5,693 | #768 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7042 of 50,301 | #10581 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 604 | 996 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 996 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 62% |
| city | Ladera Ranch | Rancho Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chaparral Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 71.0).
- •Chaparral Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Chaparral Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Esencia does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 18%).
- •Chaparral Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 26.9).
- •Esencia is the larger school with 996 students compared with 604.
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 Chaparral Elementary better than Esencia?
On the Success Index (US), Chaparral Elementary ranks higher (76.4 vs 71.0 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 Chaparral Elementary and Esencia?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Ladera Ranch and Rancho Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaparral Elementary: 604. Esencia: 996. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaparral Elementary and Esencia rank in California?
Chaparral Elementary is 472nd of 5,693 and Esencia is 768th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).