Capital High vs Cesar Chavez Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 475 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital High
Santa Fe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,388 students
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Santa Fe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
| Measure | Capital High Santa Fe, New Mexico | Cesar Chavez Elementary Santa Fe, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 156 | #395 of 416 |
| National rank | #16436 of 16,910 | #49192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,388 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 1,388 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 7.5% |
| city | Santa Fe | Santa Fe |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capital High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.0 vs 10.9).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 5%).
- •Capital High does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.6).
- •Capital High is the larger school with 1,388 students compared with 290.
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 Capital High better than Cesar Chavez Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Capital High ranks higher (12.0 vs 10.9 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 Capital High and Cesar Chavez Elementary?
About 475 m in a straight line, between Santa Fe and Santa Fe in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital High: 1,388. Cesar Chavez Elementary: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital High and Cesar Chavez Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Capital High is 130th of 156 and Cesar Chavez Elementary is 395th of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).