College Park Elementary vs Pomona Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Park Elementary
Costa Mesa ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ6
473 students
Pomona Elementary
Costa Mesa ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ6
264 students
| Measure | College Park Elementary Costa Mesa, California | Pomona Elementary Costa Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3956 of 5,693 | #3631 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42612 of 50,301 | #40728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kโ6 | Grades Kโ6 |
| Students | 473 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 30% |
| city | Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขPomona Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 23.5).
- โขPomona Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 28%).
- โขPomona Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- โขCollege Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.4% vs 94.3%).
- โขPomona Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.9).
- โขCollege Park Elementary is the larger school with 473 students compared with 264.
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 Pomona Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pomona Elementary ranks higher (26.5 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 Pomona Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Costa Mesa and Costa Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Park Elementary: 473. Pomona Elementary: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Park Elementary and Pomona Elementary rank in California?
College Park Elementary is 3956th of 5,693 and Pomona Elementary is 3631st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).