Chesterton Elementary vs Elevate
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesterton Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
365 students
Elevate
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
476 students
| Measure | Chesterton Elementary San Diego, California | Elevate San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1410 of 5,693 | #482 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18767 of 50,301 | #7188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 365 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 87% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elevate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 59.1).
- •Elevate does better on math proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Elevate does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Elevate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 59.7%).
- •Elevate does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.3).
- •Elevate is the larger school with 476 students compared with 365.
- •Chesterton Elementary is a public school while Elevate 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 Chesterton Elementary better than Elevate?
On the Success Index (US), Elevate ranks higher (76.2 vs 59.1 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 Chesterton Elementary and Elevate?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chesterton Elementary: 365. Elevate: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chesterton Elementary and Elevate rank in California?
Chesterton Elementary is 1410th of 5,693 and Elevate is 482nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).