Handy Elementary vs Prospect 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.
Handy Elementary
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
377 students
Prospect Elementary
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
332 students
| Measure | Handy Elementary Orange, California | Prospect Elementary Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3319 of 5,693 | #2569 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38475 of 50,301 | #32139 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 377 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 41% |
| city | Orange | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prospect Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 30.1).
- •Prospect Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 35%).
- •Prospect Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Prospect Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.8% vs 90.5%).
- •Prospect Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 25.1).
- •Handy Elementary is the larger school with 377 students compared with 332.
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 Handy Elementary better than Prospect Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prospect Elementary ranks higher (39.7 vs 30.1 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 Handy Elementary and Prospect Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Handy Elementary: 377. Prospect Elementary: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Handy Elementary and Prospect Elementary rank in California?
Handy Elementary is 3319th of 5,693 and Prospect Elementary is 2569th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).