George Washington Carver Elementary vs Wilson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 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
Wilson Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
| Measure | George Washington Carver Elementary Santa Ana, California | Wilson Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4045 of 5,693 | #4040 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43073 of 50,301 | #43048 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 429 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.8 vs 22.9).
- •George Washington Carver Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 93.2%).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.6).
- •George Washington Carver Elementary is the larger school with 429 students compared with 422.
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 Wilson 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 George Washington Carver Elementary and Wilson Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Carver Elementary: 429. Wilson Elementary: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Carver Elementary and Wilson Elementary rank in California?
George Washington Carver Elementary is 4045th of 5,693 and Wilson Elementary is 4040th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).