Edward Russell Elementary vs Romero-Cruz Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
Romero-Cruz Academy
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–8
827 students
| Measure | Edward Russell Elementary Santa Ana, California | Romero-Cruz Academy Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4873 of 5,693 | #4649 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47241 of 50,301 | #46242 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 473 | 827 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 827 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 33.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 27% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Romero-Cruz Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.7 vs 15.8).
- •Edward Russell Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Edward Russell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.8% vs 95.8%).
- •Romero-Cruz Academy does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 33.8).
- •Romero-Cruz Academy is the larger school with 827 students compared with 473.
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 Romero-Cruz Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Romero-Cruz Academy ranks higher (17.7 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 Romero-Cruz Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward Russell Elementary: 473. Romero-Cruz Academy: 827. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward Russell Elementary and Romero-Cruz Academy rank in California?
Edward Russell Elementary is 4873rd of 5,693 and Romero-Cruz Academy is 4649th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).