Dr. Jonas E. Salk vs Walt Disney
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Jonas E. Salk
Anaheim · Public elementary · Grades K–6
627 students
Walt Disney
Anaheim · Public elementary · Grades K–6
560 students
| Measure | Dr. Jonas E. Salk Anaheim, California | Walt Disney Anaheim, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2575 of 5,693 | #1639 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32170 of 50,301 | #21624 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 627 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 67.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 57% |
| city | Anaheim | Anaheim |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walt Disney scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 39.6).
- •Walt Disney does better on math proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Walt Disney does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 50%).
- •Walt Disney does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.3% vs 75.1%).
- •Dr. Jonas E. Salk does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 25.5).
- •Dr. Jonas E. Salk is the larger school with 627 students compared with 560.
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 Dr. Jonas E. Salk better than Walt Disney?
On the Success Index (US), Walt Disney ranks higher (55.1 vs 39.6 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 Dr. Jonas E. Salk and Walt Disney?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Anaheim and Anaheim in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Jonas E. Salk: 627. Walt Disney: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Jonas E. Salk and Walt Disney rank in California?
Dr. Jonas E. Salk is 2575th of 5,693 and Walt Disney is 1639th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).