Edward Russell Elementary vs Newhope Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward Russell Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
473 students
Newhope Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
334 students
| Measure | Edward Russell Elementary Santa Ana, California | Newhope Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4873 of 5,693 | #2910 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47241 of 50,301 | #35346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 473 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 33.8 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 47% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newhope Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 15.8).
- •Newhope Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Newhope Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Newhope Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.9% vs 92.8%).
- •Newhope Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 33.8).
- •Edward Russell Elementary is the larger school with 473 students compared with 334.
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 Russell Elementary better than Newhope Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Newhope Elementary ranks higher (34.9 vs 15.8 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 Russell Elementary and Newhope Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward Russell Elementary: 473. Newhope Elementary: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward Russell Elementary and Newhope Elementary rank in California?
Edward Russell Elementary is 4873rd of 5,693 and Newhope Elementary is 2910th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).