Chapman Elementary vs Chico Country Day
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chapman Elementary
Chico · Public elementary · Grades K–5
311 students
Chico Country Day
Chico · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
585 students
| Measure | Chapman Elementary Chico, California | Chico Country Day Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5315 of 5,693 | #854 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48892 of 50,301 | #11770 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 311 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 61% |
| city | Chico | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chico Country Day scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 11.9).
- •Chico Country Day does better on math proficiency (61% vs 17%).
- •Chico Country Day does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Chico Country Day does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 91%).
- •Chapman Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.4).
- •Chico Country Day is the larger school with 585 students compared with 311.
- •Chapman Elementary is a public school while Chico Country Day is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Chapman Elementary better than Chico Country Day?
On the Success Index (US), Chico Country Day ranks higher (69.3 vs 11.9 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 Chapman Elementary and Chico Country Day?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chico and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chapman Elementary: 311. Chico Country Day: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chapman Elementary and Chico Country Day rank in California?
Chapman Elementary is 5315th of 5,693 and Chico Country Day is 854th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).