Chapman Elementary vs CORE Butte Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 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
CORE Butte Charter
Chico · Charter other · Grades K–12
916 students
| Measure | Chapman Elementary Chico, California | CORE Butte Charter Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #5315 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #48892 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 311 | 916 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 916 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 31% |
| city | Chico | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •CORE Butte Charter does better on math proficiency (31% vs 17%).
- •CORE Butte Charter does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •CORE Butte Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 91%).
- •CORE Butte Charter does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 20.7).
- •CORE Butte Charter is the larger school with 916 students compared with 311.
- •Chapman Elementary is a public school while CORE Butte Charter 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 CORE Butte Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chapman Elementary and CORE Butte Charter?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Chico and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chapman Elementary: 311. CORE Butte Charter: 916. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chapman Elementary and CORE Butte Charter rank in California?
Chapman Elementary is 5315th of 5,693 and CORE Butte Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).