Ernest Kimme Charter Academy vs Eugene Padan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 970 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy
Vacaville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
194 students
Eugene Padan Elementary
Vacaville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
751 students
| Measure | Ernest Kimme Charter Academy Vacaville, California | Eugene Padan Elementary Vacaville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #781 of 1,343 | #3646 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12881 of 16,910 | #40838 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 194 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.4% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 26% |
| city | Vacaville | Vacaville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ernest Kimme Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 26.3).
- •Eugene Padan Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Ernest Kimme Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Ernest Kimme Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 71.8%).
- •Ernest Kimme Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 25.0).
- •Eugene Padan Elementary is the larger school with 751 students compared with 194.
- •Ernest Kimme Charter Academy is a charter school while Eugene Padan 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 Ernest Kimme Charter Academy better than Eugene Padan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ernest Kimme Charter Academy ranks higher (32.0 vs 26.3 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 Ernest Kimme Charter Academy and Eugene Padan Elementary?
About 970 m in a straight line, between Vacaville and Vacaville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy: 194. Eugene Padan Elementary: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest Kimme Charter Academy and Eugene Padan Elementary rank in California?
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy is 781st of 1,343 and Eugene Padan Elementary is 3646th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).