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El Capitan Elementary vs Schendel Elementary

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 998 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureEl Capitan Elementary
Delhi, California
Schendel Elementary
Delhi, California
Success Index (US)
13
Lower 50%
19
Lower 50%
State rank#5198 of 5,693#4459 of 5,693
National rank#48465 of 50,301#45250 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“6Grades Kโ€“6
Students289458
Enrollment289458
Free/reduced-price lunch91%99.6%
Students per teacher18.116.4
Reading proficiency22%37%
Math proficiency22%26%
cityDelhiDelhi
stateCaliforniaCalifornia
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The verdict

  • โ€ขSchendel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.4 vs 13.1).
  • โ€ขSchendel Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 22%).
  • โ€ขSchendel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
  • โ€ขEl Capitan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 99.6%).
  • โ€ขSchendel Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.1).
  • โ€ขSchendel Elementary is the larger school with 458 students compared with 289.

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 El Capitan Elementary better than Schendel Elementary?

On the Success Index (US), Schendel Elementary ranks higher (19.4 vs 13.1 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 El Capitan Elementary and Schendel Elementary?

About 998 m in a straight line, between Delhi and Delhi in California.

Which has the better Enrollment?

El Capitan Elementary: 289. Schendel Elementary: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do El Capitan Elementary and Schendel Elementary rank in California?

El Capitan Elementary is 5198th of 5,693 and Schendel Elementary is 4459th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).