Epic California Academy vs Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Epic California Academy
Anaheim · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,022 students
Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary
Anaheim · Public elementary · Grades K–6
513 students
| Measure | Epic California Academy Anaheim, California | Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary Anaheim, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #4021 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #42951 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,022 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| city | Anaheim | Anaheim |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Epic California Academy does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 36%).
- •Epic California Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 80.3%).
- •Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 25.6).
- •Epic California Academy is the larger school with 1,022 students compared with 513.
- •Epic California Academy is a charter school while Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Epic California Academy better than Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Epic California Academy and Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Anaheim and Anaheim in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Epic California Academy: 1,022. Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Epic California Academy and Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary rank in California?
Epic California Academy is unranked and Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary is 4021st of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).