College Park Elementary vs Heinz Kaiser Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Park Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
473 students
Heinz Kaiser Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
539 students
| Measure | College Park Elementary Costa Mesa, California | Heinz Kaiser Elementary Costa Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3956 of 5,693 | #837 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42612 of 50,301 | #11598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 473 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 67% |
| city | Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heinz Kaiser Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 23.5).
- •Heinz Kaiser Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 28%).
- •Heinz Kaiser Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 35%).
- •Heinz Kaiser Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 78.4%).
- •College Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 21.6).
- •Heinz Kaiser Elementary is the larger school with 539 students compared with 473.
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 College Park Elementary better than Heinz Kaiser Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Heinz Kaiser Elementary ranks higher (69.6 vs 23.5 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 College Park Elementary and Heinz Kaiser Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Costa Mesa and Costa Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Park Elementary: 473. Heinz Kaiser Elementary: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Park Elementary and Heinz Kaiser Elementary rank in California?
College Park Elementary is 3956th of 5,693 and Heinz Kaiser Elementary is 837th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).