Everett A. Rea Elementary vs Pomona Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 230 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Everett A. Rea Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
344 students
Pomona Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
264 students
| Measure | Everett A. Rea Elementary Costa Mesa, California | Pomona Elementary Costa Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4212 of 5,693 | #3631 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44018 of 50,301 | #40728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 344 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 30% |
| city | Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pomona Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 21.3).
- •Pomona Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 28%).
- •Pomona Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 34%).
- •Everett A. Rea Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 94.3%).
- •Everett A. Rea Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.6).
- •Everett A. Rea Elementary is the larger school with 344 students compared with 264.
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 Everett A. Rea Elementary better than Pomona Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pomona Elementary ranks higher (26.5 vs 21.3 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 Everett A. Rea Elementary and Pomona Elementary?
About 230 m in a straight line, between Costa Mesa and Costa Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Everett A. Rea Elementary: 344. Pomona Elementary: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Everett A. Rea Elementary and Pomona Elementary rank in California?
Everett A. Rea Elementary is 4212th of 5,693 and Pomona Elementary is 3631st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).