Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay vs Tom Kitayama Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
Union City · Charter other · Grades K–12
540 students
Tom Kitayama Elementary
Union City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
653 students
| Measure | Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay Union City, California | Tom Kitayama Elementary Union City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #1702 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #22459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 540 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| city | Union City | Union City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tom Kitayama Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 53.3%).
- •Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 26.1).
- •Tom Kitayama Elementary is the larger school with 653 students compared with 540.
- •Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay is a charter school while Tom Kitayama 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 Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay better than Tom Kitayama Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay and Tom Kitayama Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Union City and Union City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay: 540. Tom Kitayama Elementary: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay and Tom Kitayama Elementary rank in California?
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay is unranked and Tom Kitayama Elementary is 1702nd of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).