Heritage Elementary vs W. R. Nelson 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.
Heritage Elementary
Tustin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
567 students
W. R. Nelson Elementary
Tustin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary Tustin, California | W. R. Nelson Elementary Tustin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #944 of 5,693 | #4200 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12880 of 50,301 | #43936 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 567 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.5% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 28% |
| city | Tustin | Tustin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 21.5).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 28%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 40%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.5% vs 87.2%).
- •W. R. Nelson Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.6 vs 27.0).
- •Heritage Elementary is the larger school with 567 students compared with 460.
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 W. R. Nelson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Elementary ranks higher (67.8 vs 21.5 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 W. R. Nelson Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Tustin and Tustin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary: 567. W. R. Nelson Elementary: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary and W. R. Nelson Elementary rank in California?
Heritage Elementary is 944th of 5,693 and W. R. Nelson Elementary is 4200th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).