Arroyo Elementary vs Peters Canyon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arroyo Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
585 students
Peters Canyon Elementary
Tustin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students
| Measure | Arroyo Elementary Santa Ana, California | Peters Canyon Elementary Tustin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #529 of 5,693 | #658 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7753 of 50,301 | #9402 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 585 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.9 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 72% |
| city | Santa Ana | Tustin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arroyo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 72.8).
- •Arroyo Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Peters Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Arroyo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 31.3%).
- •Peters Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 27.9).
- •Arroyo Elementary is the larger school with 585 students compared with 399.
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 Arroyo Elementary better than Peters Canyon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arroyo Elementary ranks higher (75.3 vs 72.8 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 Arroyo Elementary and Peters Canyon Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Tustin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arroyo Elementary: 585. Peters Canyon Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arroyo Elementary and Peters Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Arroyo Elementary is 529th of 5,693 and Peters Canyon Elementary is 658th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).