El Morro Elementary vs Roy O. Andersen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.9 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
Roy O. Andersen Elementary
Newport Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–6
353 students
| Measure | El Morro Elementary Laguna Beach, California | Roy O. Andersen Elementary Newport Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #269 of 5,693 | #69 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4890 of 50,301 | #2853 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 404 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.5% | 9.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 85% |
| city | Laguna Beach | Newport Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roy O. Andersen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 80.2).
- •Roy O. Andersen Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 79%).
- •Roy O. Andersen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 86%).
- •Roy O. Andersen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.3% vs 24.5%).
- •El Morro Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.1).
- •El Morro Elementary is the larger school with 404 students compared with 353.
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 Roy O. Andersen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Roy O. Andersen Elementary ranks higher (84.1 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 Roy O. Andersen Elementary?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Laguna Beach and Newport Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Morro Elementary: 404. Roy O. Andersen Elementary: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Morro Elementary and Roy O. Andersen Elementary rank in California?
El Morro Elementary is 269th of 5,693 and Roy O. Andersen Elementary is 69th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).