Abraham Lincoln Elementary vs Romero-Cruz Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 963 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students
Romero-Cruz Academy
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–8
827 students
| Measure | Abraham Lincoln Elementary Santa Ana, California | Romero-Cruz Academy Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5044 of 5,693 | #4649 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47893 of 50,301 | #46242 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 468 | 827 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 827 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Romero-Cruz Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.7 vs 14.4).
- •Romero-Cruz Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Abraham Lincoln Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.9% vs 95.8%).
- •Romero-Cruz Academy does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 22.3).
- •Romero-Cruz Academy is the larger school with 827 students compared with 468.
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 Abraham Lincoln Elementary better than Romero-Cruz Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Romero-Cruz Academy ranks higher (17.7 vs 14.4 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 Abraham Lincoln Elementary and Romero-Cruz Academy?
About 963 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary: 468. Romero-Cruz Academy: 827. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abraham Lincoln Elementary and Romero-Cruz Academy rank in California?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary is 5044th of 5,693 and Romero-Cruz Academy is 4649th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).