Diego Valley East Public Charter vs Naranca Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diego Valley East Public Charter
El Cajon · Charter other · Grades K–12
408 students
Naranca Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–6
985 students
| Measure | Diego Valley East Public Charter El Cajon, California | Naranca Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #5518 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #49609 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 408 | 985 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 985 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 27.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 23% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Naranca Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 2.5%).
- •Diego Valley East Public Charter does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Diego Valley East Public Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 96.1%).
- •Diego Valley East Public Charter does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 27.4).
- •Naranca Elementary is the larger school with 985 students compared with 408.
- •Diego Valley East Public Charter is a charter school while Naranca 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 Diego Valley East Public Charter better than Naranca 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 Diego Valley East Public Charter and Naranca Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Diego Valley East Public Charter: 408. Naranca Elementary: 985. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Diego Valley East Public Charter and Naranca Elementary rank in California?
Diego Valley East Public Charter is unranked and Naranca Elementary is 5518th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).