Crest Elementary vs Dehesa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crest Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
271 students
Dehesa Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
399 students
| Measure | Crest Elementary El Cajon, California | Dehesa Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2515 of 5,693 | #2574 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31727 of 50,301 | #32167 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 271 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.6% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 32% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.3 vs 39.6).
- •Crest Elementary does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 32%).
- •Crest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 32%).
- •Dehesa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 61.6%).
- •Dehesa Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 22.6).
- •Dehesa Elementary is the larger school with 399 students compared with 271.
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 Crest Elementary better than Dehesa 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 Crest Elementary and Dehesa Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crest Elementary: 271. Dehesa Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crest Elementary and Dehesa Elementary rank in California?
Crest Elementary is 2515th of 5,693 and Dehesa Elementary is 2574th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).