Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary vs Lomarena Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary
Anaheim · Public elementary · Grades K–6
487 students
Lomarena Elementary
Laguna Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–6
487 students
| Measure | Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary Anaheim, California | Lomarena Elementary Laguna Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3563 of 5,693 | #1866 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40264 of 50,301 | #24820 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 487 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 55% |
| city | Anaheim | Laguna Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lomarena Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 27.2).
- •Lomarena Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 28%).
- •Lomarena Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 39%).
- •Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 69%).
- •Lomarena Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 24.4).
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 Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary better than Lomarena Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lomarena Elementary ranks higher (50.5 vs 27.2 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 Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary and Lomarena Elementary?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Anaheim and Laguna Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary: 487. Lomarena Elementary: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary and Lomarena Elementary rank in California?
Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary is 3563rd of 5,693 and Lomarena Elementary is 1866th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).