Charles F. Brown Elementary vs Sky Mountain Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles F. Brown Elementary
El Dorado · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
85 students
Sky Mountain Charter
Placerville · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,511 students
| Measure | Charles F. Brown Elementary El Dorado, California | Sky Mountain Charter Placerville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2083 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #27363 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades 2–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 85 | 2,511 |
| Enrollment | 85 | 2,511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | – | 23% |
| city | El Dorado | Placerville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sky Mountain Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 61.2%).
- •Charles F. Brown Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 23.5).
- •Sky Mountain Charter is the larger school with 2,511 students compared with 85.
- •Charles F. Brown Elementary is a public school while Sky Mountain 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 Charles F. Brown Elementary better than Sky Mountain 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 Charles F. Brown Elementary and Sky Mountain Charter?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between El Dorado and Placerville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles F. Brown Elementary: 85. Sky Mountain Charter: 2,511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles F. Brown Elementary and Sky Mountain Charter rank in California?
Charles F. Brown Elementary is 2083rd of 5,693 and Sky Mountain Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).