Chesterton Elementary vs San Diego Cooperative Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 470 m 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
San Diego Cooperative Charter
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
454 students
| Measure | Chesterton Elementary San Diego, California | San Diego Cooperative Charter San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1410 of 5,693 | #2570 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18767 of 50,301 | #32142 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 365 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 31% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chesterton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.1 vs 39.7).
- •Chesterton Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 31%).
- •Chesterton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •San Diego Cooperative Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.7% vs 59.7%).
- •San Diego Cooperative Charter does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 24.3).
- •San Diego Cooperative Charter is the larger school with 454 students compared with 365.
- •Chesterton Elementary is a public school while San Diego Cooperative 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 Chesterton Elementary better than San Diego Cooperative Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Chesterton Elementary ranks higher (59.1 vs 39.7 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 San Diego Cooperative Charter?
About 470 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chesterton Elementary: 365. San Diego Cooperative Charter: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chesterton Elementary and San Diego Cooperative Charter rank in California?
Chesterton Elementary is 1410th of 5,693 and San Diego Cooperative Charter is 2570th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).