El Morro Elementary vs Newport Coast Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Morro Elementary
Laguna Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
404 students
Newport Coast Elementary
Newport Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–6
429 students
| Measure | El Morro Elementary Laguna Beach, California | Newport Coast Elementary Newport Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #269 of 5,693 | #210 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4890 of 50,301 | #4269 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 404 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.5% | 19.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 81% |
| city | Laguna Beach | Newport Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newport Coast Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 80.2).
- •Newport Coast Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •El Morro Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 81%).
- •Newport Coast Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.1% vs 24.5%).
- •Newport Coast Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 21.3).
- •Newport Coast Elementary is the larger school with 429 students compared with 404.
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 El Morro Elementary better than Newport Coast Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Newport Coast Elementary ranks higher (81.3 vs 80.2 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 El Morro Elementary and Newport Coast Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Laguna Beach and Newport Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Morro Elementary: 404. Newport Coast Elementary: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Morro Elementary and Newport Coast Elementary rank in California?
El Morro Elementary is 269th of 5,693 and Newport Coast Elementary is 210th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).