Cesar Chavez Community School vs Emerson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar Chavez Community School
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 9–12
181 students
Emerson Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Community School Albuquerque, New Mexico | Emerson Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 156 | #308 of 416 |
| National rank | #16452 of 16,910 | #47115 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 181 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 181 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 12% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 11.8).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (8% vs 7.5%).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 100%).
- •Cesar Chavez Community School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.5).
- •Emerson Elementary is the larger school with 334 students compared with 181.
- •Cesar Chavez Community School is a charter school while Emerson 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 Cesar Chavez Community School better than Emerson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elementary ranks higher (16.0 vs 11.8 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 Cesar Chavez Community School and Emerson Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Community School: 181. Emerson Elementary: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Community School and Emerson Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Cesar Chavez Community School is 133rd of 156 and Emerson Elementary is 308th of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).