Christopher Elementary vs Lairon College Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 995 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christopher Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–8
446 students
Lairon College Preparatory Academy
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 4–8
253 students
| Measure | Christopher Elementary San Jose, California | Lairon College Preparatory Academy San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3184 of 5,693 | #1051 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #37470 of 50,301 | #14253 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 446 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 18% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christopher Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 17.1).
- •Christopher Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 18%).
- •Christopher Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Christopher Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 81.8%).
- •Lairon College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.3).
- •Christopher Elementary is the larger school with 446 students compared with 253.
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 Christopher Elementary better than Lairon College Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Christopher Elementary ranks higher (31.6 vs 17.1 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 Christopher Elementary and Lairon College Preparatory Academy?
About 995 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Elementary: 446. Lairon College Preparatory Academy: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Elementary and Lairon College Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Christopher Elementary is 3184th of 5,693 and Lairon College Preparatory Academy is 1051st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).