EPIC de Cesar Chavez vs Tompkins Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
EPIC de Cesar Chavez
Tehachapi · Charter high · Grades 9–12
614 students
Tompkins Elementary
Tehachapi · Public elementary · Grades K–5
615 students
| Measure | EPIC de Cesar Chavez Tehachapi, California | Tompkins Elementary Tehachapi, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #378 of 1,343 | #2979 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8156 of 16,910 | #35941 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 614 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.4% | 51.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | – | 36% |
| city | Tehachapi | Tehachapi |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •EPIC de Cesar Chavez scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 34.0).
- •EPIC de Cesar Chavez does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 51.5%).
- •EPIC de Cesar Chavez does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.6).
- •Tompkins Elementary is the larger school with 615 students compared with 614.
- •EPIC de Cesar Chavez is a charter school while Tompkins 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 EPIC de Cesar Chavez better than Tompkins Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), EPIC de Cesar Chavez ranks higher (50.9 vs 34.0 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 EPIC de Cesar Chavez and Tompkins Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Tehachapi and Tehachapi in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
EPIC de Cesar Chavez: 614. Tompkins Elementary: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do EPIC de Cesar Chavez and Tompkins Elementary rank in California?
EPIC de Cesar Chavez is 378th of 1,343 and Tompkins Elementary is 2979th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).