Cole Canyon Elementary vs Stonegate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cole Canyon Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,038 students
Stonegate Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
1,037 students
| Measure | Cole Canyon Elementary Murrieta, California | Stonegate Elementary Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #689 of 5,693 | #238 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9704 of 50,301 | #4563 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,038 | 1,037 |
| Enrollment | 1,038 | 1,037 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 32.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 80% |
| city | Murrieta | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stonegate Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 72.3).
- •Stonegate Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 74%).
- •Stonegate Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 74%).
- •Stonegate Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 35.4%).
- •Cole Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.0 vs 32.4).
- •Cole Canyon Elementary is the larger school with 1,038 students compared with 1,037.
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 Cole Canyon Elementary better than Stonegate Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Stonegate Elementary ranks higher (80.8 vs 72.3 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 Cole Canyon Elementary and Stonegate Elementary?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Murrieta and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cole Canyon Elementary: 1,038. Stonegate Elementary: 1,037. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cole Canyon Elementary and Stonegate Elementary rank in California?
Cole Canyon Elementary is 689th of 5,693 and Stonegate Elementary is 238th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).