Lexington Elementary vs Literacy First Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 861 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lexington Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
878 students
Literacy First Charter
El Cajon · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,160 students
| Measure | Lexington Elementary El Cajon, California | Literacy First Charter El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #5546 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #49710 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 878 | 2,160 |
| Enrollment | 878 | 2,160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 65% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Literacy First Charter does better on math proficiency (65% vs 22%).
- •Literacy First Charter does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 17%).
- •Literacy First Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 91.1%).
- •Literacy First Charter does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 25.8).
- •Literacy First Charter is the larger school with 2,160 students compared with 878.
- •Lexington Elementary is a public school while Literacy First 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 Lexington Elementary better than Literacy First Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lexington Elementary and Literacy First Charter?
About 861 m in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lexington Elementary: 878. Literacy First Charter: 2,160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lexington Elementary and Literacy First Charter rank in California?
Lexington Elementary is 5546th of 5,693 and Literacy First Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).