El Rancho Charter vs Imperial Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Rancho Charter
Anaheim · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
1,144 students
Imperial Elementary
Anaheim · Public elementary · Grades K–6
389 students
| Measure | El Rancho Charter Anaheim, California | Imperial Elementary Anaheim, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 1,334 | #1265 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3117 of 15,369 | #16846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,144 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 30.1 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 57% |
| city | Anaheim | Anaheim |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Rancho Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 61.9).
- •El Rancho Charter does better on math proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •El Rancho Charter does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •El Rancho Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 34.7%).
- •Imperial Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 30.1).
- •El Rancho Charter is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 389.
- •El Rancho Charter is a charter school while Imperial 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 El Rancho Charter better than Imperial Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), El Rancho Charter ranks higher (71.0 vs 61.9 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 Rancho Charter and Imperial Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Anaheim and Anaheim in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Rancho Charter: 1,144. Imperial Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Rancho Charter and Imperial Elementary rank in California?
El Rancho Charter is 172nd of 1,334 and Imperial Elementary is 1265th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).