Chrysalis Charter vs Junction Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chrysalis Charter
Palo Cedro · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
226 students
Junction Elementary
Palo Cedro · Public elementary · Grades K–8
416 students
| Measure | Chrysalis Charter Palo Cedro, California | Junction Elementary Palo Cedro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1770 of 5,693 | #1073 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #23378 of 50,301 | #14335 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 226 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 226 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| city | Palo Cedro | Palo Cedro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Junction Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 52.5).
- •Junction Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Junction Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Junction Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 38.9%).
- •Junction Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 22.6).
- •Junction Elementary is the larger school with 416 students compared with 226.
- •Chrysalis Charter is a charter school while Junction 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 Chrysalis Charter better than Junction Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Junction Elementary ranks higher (65.7 vs 52.5 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 Chrysalis Charter and Junction Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Palo Cedro and Palo Cedro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chrysalis Charter: 226. Junction Elementary: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chrysalis Charter and Junction Elementary rank in California?
Chrysalis Charter is 1770th of 5,693 and Junction Elementary is 1073rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).