Chico Country Day vs Durham Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chico Country Day
Chico · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
585 students
Durham Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
495 students
| Measure | Chico Country Day Chico, California | Durham Elementary Durham, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #854 of 5,693 | #1932 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11770 of 50,301 | #25426 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 585 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 38.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 47% |
| city | Chico | Durham |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chico Country Day scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 49.6).
- •Chico Country Day does better on math proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Chico Country Day does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 50%).
- •Chico Country Day does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 38.4%).
- •Chico Country Day does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 23.6).
- •Chico Country Day is the larger school with 585 students compared with 495.
- •Chico Country Day is a charter school while Durham Elementary is a public 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 Chico Country Day better than Durham Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chico Country Day ranks higher (69.3 vs 49.6 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 Chico Country Day and Durham Elementary?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Chico and Durham in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chico Country Day: 585. Durham Elementary: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chico Country Day and Durham Elementary rank in California?
Chico Country Day is 854th of 5,693 and Durham Elementary is 1932nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).