Heroes Elementary vs Wilson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 583 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heroes Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
Wilson Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
| Measure | Heroes Elementary Santa Ana, California | Wilson Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5259 of 5,693 | #4040 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48678 of 50,301 | #43048 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 396 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 33% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 12.5).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 24%).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 29%).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 95.7%).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 23.3).
- •Wilson Elementary is the larger school with 422 students compared with 396.
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 Heroes Elementary better than Wilson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson Elementary ranks higher (22.9 vs 12.5 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 Heroes Elementary and Wilson Elementary?
About 583 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heroes Elementary: 396. Wilson Elementary: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heroes Elementary and Wilson Elementary rank in California?
Heroes Elementary is 5259th of 5,693 and Wilson Elementary is 4040th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).