Edward B. Cole Academy vs Orange County Educational Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward B. Cole Academy
Santa Ana · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
Orange County Educational Arts Academy
Santa Ana · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
643 students
| Measure | Edward B. Cole Academy Santa Ana, California | Orange County Educational Arts Academy Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3280 of 5,693 | #2545 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38196 of 50,301 | #31953 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 431 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange County Educational Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 30.5).
- •Edward B. Cole Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Orange County Educational Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Orange County Educational Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.1% vs 82.4%).
- •Orange County Educational Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 23.9).
- •Orange County Educational Arts Academy is the larger school with 643 students compared with 431.
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 Edward B. Cole Academy better than Orange County Educational Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Orange County Educational Arts Academy ranks higher (40.0 vs 30.5 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 Edward B. Cole Academy and Orange County Educational Arts Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward B. Cole Academy: 431. Orange County Educational Arts Academy: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward B. Cole Academy and Orange County Educational Arts Academy rank in California?
Edward B. Cole Academy is 3280th of 5,693 and Orange County Educational Arts Academy is 2545th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).