Cox Academy vs Esperanza Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cox Academy
Oakland · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
Esperanza Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
| Measure | Cox Academy Oakland, California | Esperanza Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5457 of 5,693 | #4812 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49399 of 50,301 | #46958 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 446 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 32% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Esperanza Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.3 vs 10.2).
- •Esperanza Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •Esperanza Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Cox Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 99.3%).
- •Esperanza Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 23.5).
- •Cox Academy is the larger school with 446 students compared with 418.
- •Cox Academy is a charter school while Esperanza 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 Cox Academy better than Esperanza Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Esperanza Elementary ranks higher (16.3 vs 10.2 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 Cox Academy and Esperanza Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cox Academy: 446. Esperanza Elementary: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cox Academy and Esperanza Elementary rank in California?
Cox Academy is 5457th of 5,693 and Esperanza Elementary is 4812th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).