Fulton K-8 vs Ingenuity Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fulton K-8
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–8
310 students
Ingenuity Charter
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 6–12
188 students
| Measure | Fulton K-8 San Diego, California | Ingenuity Charter San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4885 of 5,693 | #1327 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #47302 of 50,301 | #16652 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 310 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 2.5% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fulton K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.7 vs 9.4).
- •Fulton K-8 does better on math proficiency (26% vs 2.5%).
- •Fulton K-8 does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 17%).
- •Ingenuity Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 90.3%).
- •Fulton K-8 does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 23.5).
- •Fulton K-8 is the larger school with 310 students compared with 188.
- •Fulton K-8 is a public school while Ingenuity Charter is a charter 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 Fulton K-8 better than Ingenuity Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Fulton K-8 ranks higher (15.7 vs 9.4 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 Fulton K-8 and Ingenuity Charter?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fulton K-8: 310. Ingenuity Charter: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fulton K-8 and Ingenuity Charter rank in California?
Fulton K-8 is 4885th of 5,693 and Ingenuity Charter is 1327th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).