Del Dayo Elementary vs Starr King K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Dayo Elementary
Carmichael · Public elementary · Grades K–6
496 students
Starr King K-8
Carmichael · Public elementary · Grades K–8
885 students
| Measure | Del Dayo Elementary Carmichael, California | Starr King K-8 Carmichael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #911 of 5,693 | #5370 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12417 of 50,301 | #49073 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 496 | 885 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 15% |
| city | Carmichael | Carmichael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Dayo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 11.4).
- •Del Dayo Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 15%).
- •Del Dayo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 24%).
- •Del Dayo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 85.8%).
- •Starr King K-8 does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 26.1).
- •Starr King K-8 is the larger school with 885 students compared with 496.
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 Del Dayo Elementary better than Starr King K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Del Dayo Elementary ranks higher (68.4 vs 11.4 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 Del Dayo Elementary and Starr King K-8?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Carmichael and Carmichael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Dayo Elementary: 496. Starr King K-8: 885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Dayo Elementary and Starr King K-8 rank in California?
Del Dayo Elementary is 911th of 5,693 and Starr King K-8 is 5370th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).