CORE Butte Charter vs Durham Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CORE Butte Charter
Chico · Charter other · Grades K–12
916 students
Durham Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
495 students
| Measure | CORE Butte Charter Chico, California | Durham Elementary Durham, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1932 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #25426 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 916 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 916 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 38.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 47% |
| city | Chico | Durham |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durham Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •CORE Butte Charter does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Durham Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.4% vs 53.4%).
- •CORE Butte Charter does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 23.6).
- •CORE Butte Charter is the larger school with 916 students compared with 495.
- •CORE Butte Charter is a charter school while Durham 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 CORE Butte Charter better than Durham 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 CORE Butte Charter and Durham Elementary?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Chico and Durham in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CORE Butte Charter: 916. Durham Elementary: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CORE Butte Charter and Durham Elementary rank in California?
CORE Butte Charter is unranked and Durham Elementary is 1932nd of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).