Dehesa Elementary vs Jamul Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dehesa Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
399 students
Jamul Elementary
Jamul · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
| Measure | Dehesa Elementary El Cajon, California | Jamul Elementary Jamul, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2574 of 5,693 | #1979 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32167 of 50,301 | #26096 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 399 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 44.5% |
| city | El Cajon | Jamul |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jamul Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 39.6).
- •Jamul Elementary does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 32%).
- •Jamul 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 45.9%).
- •Dehesa Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 24.1).
- •Dehesa Elementary is the larger school with 399 students compared with 386.
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 Dehesa Elementary better than Jamul Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jamul Elementary ranks higher (48.6 vs 39.6 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 Dehesa Elementary and Jamul Elementary?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and Jamul in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dehesa Elementary: 399. Jamul Elementary: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dehesa Elementary and Jamul Elementary rank in California?
Dehesa Elementary is 2574th of 5,693 and Jamul Elementary is 1979th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).