Cesar Chavez Elementary vs Core Knowledge Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
631 students
Core Knowledge Charter School
Verona · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
417 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Elementary Madison, Wisconsin | Core Knowledge Charter School Verona, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #342 of 1,069 | #319 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #14955 of 50,301 | #14243 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 631 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.3% | 10.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 54% |
| city | Madison | Verona |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Core Knowledge Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 64.7).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Core Knowledge Charter School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Core Knowledge Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 32.3%).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 19.0).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary is the larger school with 631 students compared with 417.
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary is a public school while Core Knowledge Charter School 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 Cesar Chavez Elementary better than Core Knowledge Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Core Knowledge Charter School ranks higher (65.8 vs 64.7 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 Elementary and Core Knowledge Charter School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Madison and Verona in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Elementary: 631. Core Knowledge Charter School: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Elementary and Core Knowledge Charter School rank in Wisconsin?
Cesar Chavez Elementary is 342nd of 1,069 and Core Knowledge Charter School is 319th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).