Commonwealth Elementary vs Melrose 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.
Commonwealth Elementary
Fullerton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
268 students
Melrose Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
| Measure | Commonwealth Elementary Fullerton, California | Melrose Elementary Placentia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4529 of 5,693 | #4344 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45644 of 50,301 | #44672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 268 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 31% |
| city | Fullerton | Placentia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melrose Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 18.7).
- •Melrose Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 24%).
- •Melrose Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 29%).
- •Commonwealth Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 94.1%).
- •Commonwealth Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 25.3).
- •Melrose Elementary is the larger school with 354 students compared with 268.
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 Commonwealth Elementary better than Melrose Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Melrose Elementary ranks higher (20.3 vs 18.7 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 Commonwealth Elementary and Melrose Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Fullerton and Placentia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Commonwealth Elementary: 268. Melrose Elementary: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Commonwealth Elementary and Melrose Elementary rank in California?
Commonwealth Elementary is 4529th of 5,693 and Melrose Elementary is 4344th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).