Chapman Elementary vs Durham Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 9.0 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
Durham Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
495 students
| Measure | Chapman Elementary Chico, California | Durham Elementary Durham, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5315 of 5,693 | #1932 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48892 of 50,301 | #25426 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 311 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 38.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| city | Chico | Durham |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durham Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 11.9).
- •Durham Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Durham Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 27%).
- •Durham Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.4% vs 91%).
- •Chapman Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.6).
- •Durham Elementary is the larger school with 495 students compared with 311.
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 Durham Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Durham Elementary ranks higher (49.6 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 Durham Elementary?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Chico and Durham in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chapman Elementary: 311. Durham Elementary: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chapman Elementary and Durham Elementary rank in California?
Chapman Elementary is 5315th of 5,693 and Durham Elementary is 1932nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).