Chavez Elementary vs Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 938 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chavez Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
361 students
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
| Measure | Chavez Elementary San Diego, California | Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5085 of 5,693 | #4956 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48052 of 50,301 | #47603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 361 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 29% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.1 vs 14.1).
- •Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 24%).
- •Chavez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Chavez Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.4% vs 96.7%).
- •Chavez Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 25.3).
- •Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary is the larger school with 456 students compared with 361.
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 Chavez Elementary better than Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary ranks higher (15.1 vs 14.1 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 Chavez Elementary and Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary?
About 938 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chavez Elementary: 361. Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chavez Elementary and Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary rank in California?
Chavez Elementary is 5085th of 5,693 and Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary is 4956th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).