Handy Elementary vs Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (TLC) Charter
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
Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (TLC) Charter
Orange · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
192 students
| Measure | Handy Elementary Orange, California | Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (TLC) Charter Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3319 of 5,693 | #4512 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38475 of 50,301 | #45558 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 377 | 192 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 10% |
| city | Orange | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Handy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 18.9).
- •Handy Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 10%).
- •Handy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (TLC) Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 90.5%).
- •Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (TLC) Charter does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 25.1).
- •Handy Elementary is the larger school with 377 students compared with 192.
- •Handy Elementary is a public school while Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (TLC) Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (TLC) Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Handy Elementary ranks higher (30.1 vs 18.9 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 Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (TLC) Charter?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Handy Elementary: 377. Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (TLC) Charter: 192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Handy Elementary and Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (TLC) Charter rank in California?
Handy Elementary is 3319th of 5,693 and Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (TLC) Charter is 4512th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).