Chester W. Nimitz Elementary vs Homestead High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students
Homestead High
Cupertino · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,224 students
| Measure | Chester W. Nimitz Elementary Sunnyvale, California | Homestead High Cupertino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1281 of 5,693 | #44 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #17048 of 50,301 | #1826 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 350 | 2,224 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 2,224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 74% |
| city | Sunnyvale | Cupertino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homestead High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 61.6).
- •Homestead High does better on math proficiency (74% vs 63%).
- •Homestead High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 63%).
- •Homestead High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 50.6%).
- •Chester W. Nimitz Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.7).
- •Homestead High is the larger school with 2,224 students compared with 350.
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 Chester W. Nimitz Elementary better than Homestead High?
On the Success Index (US), Homestead High ranks higher (76.6 vs 61.6 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 Chester W. Nimitz Elementary and Homestead High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sunnyvale and Cupertino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary: 350. Homestead High: 2,224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester W. Nimitz Elementary and Homestead High rank in California?
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary is 1281st of 5,693 and Homestead High is 44th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).