Brentwood Elementary vs Manuel Esqueda Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 582 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brentwood Elementary
Brentwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
811 students
Manuel Esqueda Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–8
811 students
| Measure | Brentwood Elementary Brentwood, California | Manuel Esqueda Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1808 of 5,693 | #5321 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24105 of 50,301 | #48909 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 811 | 811 |
| Enrollment | 811 | 811 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 22% |
| city | Brentwood | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brentwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 11.9).
- •Brentwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 22%).
- •Brentwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 27%).
- •Brentwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 94.3%).
- •Manuel Esqueda Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 25.3).
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 Brentwood Elementary better than Manuel Esqueda Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brentwood Elementary ranks higher (51.5 vs 11.9 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 Brentwood Elementary and Manuel Esqueda Elementary?
About 582 km in a straight line, between Brentwood and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brentwood Elementary: 811. Manuel Esqueda Elementary: 811. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brentwood Elementary and Manuel Esqueda Elementary rank in California?
Brentwood Elementary is 1808th of 5,693 and Manuel Esqueda Elementary is 5321st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).