California Elementary vs Cox (James H.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
373 students
Cox (James H.) Elementary
Fountain Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
607 students
| Measure | California Elementary Costa Mesa, California | Cox (James H.) Elementary Fountain Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #903 of 5,693 | #855 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12335 of 50,301 | #11773 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 373 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| city | Costa Mesa | Fountain Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.5 vs 69.3).
- •Cox (James H.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •California Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Cox (James H.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 41.3%).
- •California Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 24.3).
- •Cox (James H.) Elementary is the larger school with 607 students compared with 373.
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 California Elementary better than Cox (James H.) Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are California Elementary and Cox (James H.) Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Costa Mesa and Fountain Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Elementary: 373. Cox (James H.) Elementary: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Elementary and Cox (James H.) Elementary rank in California?
California Elementary is 903rd of 5,693 and Cox (James H.) Elementary is 855th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).