Darnall Charter vs Iftin Charter
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.
Darnall Charter
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
442 students
Iftin Charter
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
531 students
| Measure | Darnall Charter San Diego, California | Iftin Charter San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4109 of 5,693 | #4508 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43378 of 50,301 | #45527 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 442 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 31.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darnall Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.3 vs 18.9).
- •Iftin Charter does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Darnall Charter does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Iftin Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 79.6%).
- •Darnall Charter does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 31.2).
- •Iftin Charter is the larger school with 531 students compared with 442.
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 Darnall Charter better than Iftin Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Darnall Charter ranks higher (22.3 vs 18.9 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 Darnall Charter and Iftin Charter?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darnall Charter: 442. Iftin Charter: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darnall Charter and Iftin Charter rank in California?
Darnall Charter is 4109th of 5,693 and Iftin Charter is 4508th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).