Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary vs Meairs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
447 students
Meairs Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
| Measure | Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary Garden Grove, California | Meairs Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3082 of 5,693 | #2939 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36731 of 50,301 | #35591 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 447 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.8% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 46% |
| city | Garden Grove | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meairs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 32.8).
- •Meairs Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Meairs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 45%).
- •Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.8% vs 88.9%).
- •Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.2).
- •Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary is the larger school with 447 students compared with 387.
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 Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary better than Meairs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meairs Elementary ranks higher (34.5 vs 32.8 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 Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary and Meairs Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary: 447. Meairs Elementary: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary and Meairs Elementary rank in California?
Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary is 3082nd of 5,693 and Meairs Elementary is 2939th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).