College Park Elementary vs Wilson 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 · Public elementary · Grades K–6
473 students
Wilson Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
323 students
| Measure | College Park Elementary Costa Mesa, California | Wilson Elementary Costa Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3956 of 5,693 | #4720 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42612 of 50,301 | #46574 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 473 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 25% |
| city | Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •College Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 17.1).
- •College Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •College Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •College Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.4% vs 94.1%).
- •College Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 19.0).
- •College Park Elementary is the larger school with 473 students compared with 323.
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 Wilson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), College Park Elementary ranks higher (23.5 vs 17.1 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 Wilson 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. Wilson Elementary: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Park Elementary and Wilson Elementary rank in California?
College Park Elementary is 3956th of 5,693 and Wilson Elementary is 4720th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).