Charles Wagner Elementary vs El Dorado High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 399 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Wagner Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
440 students
El Dorado High
Placentia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,998 students
| Measure | Charles Wagner Elementary Placentia, California | El Dorado High Placentia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #824 of 5,693 | #201 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11445 of 50,301 | #5036 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 440 | 1,998 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 1,998 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 51% |
| city | Placentia | Placentia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles Wagner Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 63.0).
- •Charles Wagner Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 51%).
- •El Dorado High does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 68%).
- •Charles Wagner Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 35.5%).
- •Charles Wagner Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 25.0).
- •El Dorado High is the larger school with 1,998 students compared with 440.
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 Wagner Elementary better than El Dorado High?
On the Success Index (US), Charles Wagner Elementary ranks higher (69.8 vs 63.0 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 Charles Wagner Elementary and El Dorado High?
About 399 m in a straight line, between Placentia and Placentia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Wagner Elementary: 440. El Dorado High: 1,998. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Wagner Elementary and El Dorado High rank in California?
Charles Wagner Elementary is 824th of 5,693 and El Dorado High is 201st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).