Chase Avenue Elementary vs Literacy First Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chase Avenue Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–6
757 students
Literacy First Charter
El Cajon · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,160 students
| Measure | Chase Avenue Elementary El Cajon, California | Literacy First Charter El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #5624 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #49924 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 757 | 2,160 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 2,160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 65% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Literacy First Charter does better on math proficiency (65% vs 17%).
- •Literacy First Charter does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 21%).
- •Literacy First Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 94.6%).
- •Literacy First Charter does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.4).
- •Literacy First Charter is the larger school with 2,160 students compared with 757.
- •Chase Avenue Elementary is a public school while Literacy First 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 Chase Avenue Elementary better than Literacy First 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 Chase Avenue Elementary and Literacy First Charter?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chase Avenue Elementary: 757. Literacy First Charter: 2,160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chase Avenue Elementary and Literacy First Charter rank in California?
Chase Avenue Elementary is 5624th of 5,693 and Literacy First Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).