Charles Wagner Elementary vs Morse Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Wagner Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
440 students
Morse Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
382 students
| Measure | Charles Wagner Elementary Placentia, California | Morse Elementary Placentia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #824 of 5,693 | #2474 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11445 of 50,301 | #31400 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 440 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 42% |
| city | Placentia | Placentia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles Wagner Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 40.8).
- •Charles Wagner Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Charles Wagner Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 52%).
- •Charles Wagner Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 69.1%).
- •Morse Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 21.0).
- •Charles Wagner Elementary is the larger school with 440 students compared with 382.
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 Charles Wagner Elementary better than Morse Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Charles Wagner Elementary ranks higher (69.8 vs 40.8 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 Charles Wagner Elementary and Morse Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Placentia and Placentia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Wagner Elementary: 440. Morse Elementary: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Wagner Elementary and Morse Elementary rank in California?
Charles Wagner Elementary is 824th of 5,693 and Morse Elementary is 2474th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).