Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) vs Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA)
Yucaipa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
717 students
Valley Elementary
Yucaipa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
518 students
| Measure | Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) Yucaipa, California | Valley Elementary Yucaipa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1215 of 5,693 | #4867 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16241 of 50,301 | #47218 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 717 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 23% |
| city | Yucaipa | Yucaipa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 15.9).
- •Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) does better on math proficiency (57% vs 23%).
- •Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 29%).
- •Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 81.3%).
- •Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 24.7).
- •Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) is the larger school with 717 students compared with 518.
- •Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) is a charter school while Valley 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 Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) better than Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) ranks higher (62.8 vs 15.9 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 Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) and Valley Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Yucaipa and Yucaipa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA): 717. Valley Elementary: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) and Valley Elementary rank in California?
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) is 1215th of 5,693 and Valley Elementary is 4867th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).