Heritage Elementary vs Westside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 635 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
Westside Elementary
Rio Linda · Public elementary · Grades K–6
376 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary Santa Ana, California | Westside Elementary Rio Linda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4644 of 5,693 | #3853 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46224 of 50,301 | #42031 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 376 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 36% |
| city | Santa Ana | Rio Linda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 17.7).
- •Westside Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Westside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.9% vs 96%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 26.9).
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 Westside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Westside Elementary ranks higher (24.5 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 Westside Elementary?
About 635 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Rio Linda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary: 376. Westside Elementary: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary and Westside Elementary rank in California?
Heritage Elementary is 4644th of 5,693 and Westside Elementary is 3853rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).