Country Lane Elementary vs Discovery Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Country Lane Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
Discovery Charter
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
555 students
| Measure | Country Lane Elementary San Jose, California | Discovery Charter San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #380 of 5,693 | #601 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6131 of 50,301 | #8570 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 444 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 17.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 68% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Country Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 74.0).
- •Country Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 68%).
- •Country Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 72%).
- •Discovery Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 30%).
- •Country Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 24.1).
- •Discovery Charter is the larger school with 555 students compared with 444.
- •Country Lane Elementary is a public school while Discovery Charter is a charter 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 Country Lane Elementary better than Discovery Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Country Lane Elementary ranks higher (78.0 vs 74.0 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 Country Lane Elementary and Discovery Charter?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Country Lane Elementary: 444. Discovery Charter: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Country Lane Elementary and Discovery Charter rank in California?
Country Lane Elementary is 380th of 5,693 and Discovery Charter is 601st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).