Barranca Elementary vs Mesa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barranca Elementary
Covina · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
Mesa Elementary
West Covina · Public elementary · Grades K–5
753 students
| Measure | Barranca Elementary Covina, California | Mesa Elementary West Covina, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1983 of 5,693 | #1337 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26214 of 50,301 | #17879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 529 | 753 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 753 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 59% |
| city | Covina | West Covina |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 48.4).
- •Mesa Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Mesa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Mesa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 75.4%).
- •Mesa Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 25.2).
- •Mesa Elementary is the larger school with 753 students compared with 529.
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 Barranca Elementary better than Mesa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mesa Elementary ranks higher (60.5 vs 48.4 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 Barranca Elementary and Mesa Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Covina and West Covina in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barranca Elementary: 529. Mesa Elementary: 753. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barranca Elementary and Mesa Elementary rank in California?
Barranca Elementary is 1983rd of 5,693 and Mesa Elementary is 1337th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).