Foothill Ranch Elementary vs Loma Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill Ranch Elementary
Foothill Ranch · Public elementary · Grades K–6
990 students
Loma Ridge Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
766 students
| Measure | Foothill Ranch Elementary Foothill Ranch, California | Loma Ridge Elementary Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #711 of 5,693 | #1350 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9925 of 50,301 | #18054 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 990 | 766 |
| Enrollment | 990 | 766 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 27.5 | 28.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | – |
| Math proficiency | 68% | – |
| city | Foothill Ranch | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 60.2).
- •Loma Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 28.4%).
- •Foothill Ranch Elementary does better on students per teacher (27.5 vs 28.4).
- •Foothill Ranch Elementary is the larger school with 990 students compared with 766.
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 Foothill Ranch Elementary better than Loma Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill Ranch Elementary ranks higher (72.0 vs 60.2 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 Foothill Ranch Elementary and Loma Ridge Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Foothill Ranch and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill Ranch Elementary: 990. Loma Ridge Elementary: 766. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill Ranch Elementary and Loma Ridge Elementary rank in California?
Foothill Ranch Elementary is 711th of 5,693 and Loma Ridge Elementary is 1350th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).