Darnall Charter vs Pendleton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Pendleton Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
352 students
| Measure | Darnall Charter San Diego, California | Pendleton Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4109 of 5,693 | #2985 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43378 of 50,301 | #35995 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 442 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 29.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pendleton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 22.3).
- •Pendleton Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Pendleton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Pendleton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.3% vs 79.6%).
- •Darnall Charter does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 29.3).
- •Darnall Charter is the larger school with 442 students compared with 352.
- •Darnall Charter is a charter school while Pendleton 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 Darnall Charter better than Pendleton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pendleton Elementary ranks higher (33.9 vs 22.3 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 Pendleton Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darnall Charter: 442. Pendleton Elementary: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darnall Charter and Pendleton Elementary rank in California?
Darnall Charter is 4109th of 5,693 and Pendleton Elementary is 2985th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).