Heritage Elementary vs James Monroe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
376 students
James Monroe Elementary
Fountain Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
555 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary Santa Ana, California | James Monroe Elementary Fountain Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4644 of 5,693 | #1892 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46224 of 50,301 | #25092 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 376 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 64.5% |
| city | Santa Ana | Fountain Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Monroe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 17.7).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 31%).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 96%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 25.2).
- •James Monroe Elementary is the larger school with 555 students compared with 376.
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 Heritage Elementary better than James Monroe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James Monroe Elementary ranks higher (50.1 vs 17.7 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 Heritage Elementary and James Monroe Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Fountain Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary: 376. James Monroe Elementary: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary and James Monroe Elementary rank in California?
Heritage Elementary is 4644th of 5,693 and James Monroe Elementary is 1892nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).