Cordova Meadows Elementary vs Del Dayo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cordova Meadows Elementary
Rancho Cordova · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
Del Dayo Elementary
Carmichael · Public elementary · Grades K–6
496 students
| Measure | Cordova Meadows Elementary Rancho Cordova, California | Del Dayo Elementary Carmichael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5086 of 5,693 | #911 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48056 of 50,301 | #12417 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 374 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 64% |
| city | Rancho Cordova | Carmichael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Dayo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 14.1).
- •Del Dayo Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 17%).
- •Del Dayo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 27%).
- •Del Dayo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 88.8%).
- •Cordova Meadows Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 26.1).
- •Del Dayo Elementary is the larger school with 496 students compared with 374.
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 Cordova Meadows Elementary better than Del Dayo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Del Dayo Elementary ranks higher (68.4 vs 14.1 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 Cordova Meadows Elementary and Del Dayo Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Rancho Cordova and Carmichael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cordova Meadows Elementary: 374. Del Dayo Elementary: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cordova Meadows Elementary and Del Dayo Elementary rank in California?
Cordova Meadows Elementary is 5086th of 5,693 and Del Dayo Elementary is 911th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).