George Washington Carver Elementary vs Lowell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Carver Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students
Lowell Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
| Measure | George Washington Carver Elementary Santa Ana, California | Lowell Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4045 of 5,693 | #5345 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43073 of 50,301 | #48970 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 429 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 19% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington Carver Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 11.7).
- •George Washington Carver Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 19%).
- •George Washington Carver Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •George Washington Carver Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.2% vs 95.1%).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.6).
- •George Washington Carver Elementary is the larger school with 429 students compared with 426.
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 George Washington Carver Elementary better than Lowell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington Carver Elementary ranks higher (22.8 vs 11.7 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 George Washington Carver Elementary and Lowell Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Carver Elementary: 429. Lowell Elementary: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Carver Elementary and Lowell Elementary rank in California?
George Washington Carver Elementary is 4045th of 5,693 and Lowell Elementary is 5345th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).