Cesar Chavez Community School vs Whittier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 704 m 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
Whittier Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Community School Albuquerque, New Mexico | Whittier Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 156 | #277 of 416 |
| National rank | #16452 of 16,910 | #46150 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 181 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 181 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 12% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.9 vs 11.8).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 100%).
- •Whittier Elementary is the larger school with 307 students compared with 181.
- •Cesar Chavez Community School is a charter school while Whittier 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 Whittier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elementary ranks higher (17.9 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 Whittier Elementary?
About 704 m in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Community School: 181. Whittier Elementary: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Community School and Whittier Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Cesar Chavez Community School is 133rd of 156 and Whittier Elementary is 277th of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).