Excelsior Elementary vs Morningside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 827 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excelsior Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
426 students
Morningside Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
416 students
| Measure | Excelsior Elementary Garden Grove, California | Morningside Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1575 of 5,693 | #1576 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20751 of 50,301 | #20774 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 426 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 68% |
| city | Garden Grove | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (56.3 vs 56.3).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 65%).
- •Excelsior Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 65%).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 80.5%).
- •Excelsior Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 24.5).
- •Excelsior Elementary is the larger school with 426 students compared with 416.
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 Excelsior Elementary better than Morningside 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 Excelsior Elementary and Morningside Elementary?
About 827 m in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excelsior Elementary: 426. Morningside Elementary: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excelsior Elementary and Morningside Elementary rank in California?
Excelsior Elementary is 1575th of 5,693 and Morningside Elementary is 1576th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).