Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter vs Navigator Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter
Mather · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
150 students
Navigator Elementary
Rancho Cordova · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
| Measure | Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter Mather, California | Navigator Elementary Rancho Cordova, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2039 of 5,693 | #2292 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26884 of 50,301 | #29682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 150 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 150 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 50.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Mather | Rancho Cordova |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 43.4).
- •Navigator Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 50.8%).
- •Navigator Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.4).
- •Navigator Elementary is the larger school with 431 students compared with 150.
- •Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter is a charter school while Navigator 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 Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter better than Navigator Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter ranks higher (47.4 vs 43.4 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 Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter and Navigator Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Mather and Rancho Cordova in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter: 150. Navigator Elementary: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter and Navigator Elementary rank in California?
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter is 2039th of 5,693 and Navigator Elementary is 2292nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).