Guin Foss Elementary vs Helen Estock Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guin Foss Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students
Helen Estock Elementary
Tustin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
| Measure | Guin Foss Elementary Santa Ana, California | Helen Estock Elementary Tustin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1504 of 5,693 | #5516 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #19862 of 50,301 | #49599 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 395 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 93.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.3 | 28.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 20% |
| city | Santa Ana | Tustin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Guin Foss Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 9.4).
- •Guin Foss Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 20%).
- •Guin Foss Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 25%).
- •Guin Foss Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 93.6%).
- •Guin Foss Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.3 vs 28.5).
- •Helen Estock Elementary is the larger school with 456 students compared with 395.
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 Guin Foss Elementary better than Helen Estock Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Guin Foss Elementary ranks higher (57.6 vs 9.4 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 Guin Foss Elementary and Helen Estock Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Tustin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Guin Foss Elementary: 395. Helen Estock Elementary: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Guin Foss Elementary and Helen Estock Elementary rank in California?
Guin Foss Elementary is 1504th of 5,693 and Helen Estock Elementary is 5516th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).