Fuerte Elementary vs Rancho San Diego Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fuerte Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
686 students
Rancho San Diego Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
| Measure | Fuerte Elementary El Cajon, California | Rancho San Diego Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1063 of 5,693 | #2111 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14170 of 50,301 | #27638 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 686 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 56% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fuerte Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 46.4).
- •Fuerte Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 56%).
- •Fuerte Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Fuerte Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 78.6%).
- •Rancho San Diego Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.4 vs 26.4).
- •Fuerte Elementary is the larger school with 686 students compared with 533.
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 Fuerte Elementary better than Rancho San Diego Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fuerte Elementary ranks higher (65.9 vs 46.4 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 Fuerte Elementary and Rancho San Diego Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fuerte Elementary: 686. Rancho San Diego Elementary: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fuerte Elementary and Rancho San Diego Elementary rank in California?
Fuerte Elementary is 1063rd of 5,693 and Rancho San Diego Elementary is 2111th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).