Beacon Park vs Loma Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Park
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,065 students
Loma Ridge Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
766 students
| Measure | Beacon Park Irvine, California | Loma Ridge Elementary Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #392 of 5,693 | #1350 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6229 of 50,301 | #18054 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,065 | 766 |
| Enrollment | 1,065 | 766 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.9% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 28.0 | 28.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | – |
| Math proficiency | 76% | – |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beacon Park scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 60.2).
- •Loma Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 12.9%).
- •Beacon Park does better on students per teacher (28.0 vs 28.4).
- •Beacon Park is the larger school with 1,065 students compared with 766.
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 Beacon Park better than Loma Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Beacon Park ranks higher (77.8 vs 60.2 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 Beacon Park and Loma Ridge Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon Park: 1,065. Loma Ridge Elementary: 766. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon Park and Loma Ridge Elementary rank in California?
Beacon Park is 392nd of 5,693 and Loma Ridge Elementary is 1350th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).