Chaparral Elementary vs Prairie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 723 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaparral Elementary
Poway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
858 students
Prairie Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
858 students
| Measure | Chaparral Elementary Poway, California | Prairie Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #420 of 5,693 | #4166 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6480 of 50,301 | #43746 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 858 | 858 |
| Enrollment | 858 | 858 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.3% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 29% |
| city | Poway | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chaparral Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 21.8).
- •Chaparral Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 29%).
- •Chaparral Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 39%).
- •Chaparral Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.3% vs 86.4%).
- •Chaparral Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 24.5).
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 Prairie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chaparral Elementary ranks higher (77.4 vs 21.8 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 Prairie Elementary?
About 723 km in a straight line, between Poway and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaparral Elementary: 858. Prairie Elementary: 858. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaparral Elementary and Prairie Elementary rank in California?
Chaparral Elementary is 420th of 5,693 and Prairie Elementary is 4166th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).