Ladera Elementary vs Tustin Memorial Elementary
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.
Ladera Elementary
Tustin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
345 students
Tustin Memorial Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
| Measure | Ladera Elementary Tustin, California | Tustin Memorial Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #729 of 5,693 | #262 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10195 of 50,301 | #4801 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 345 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.5% | 22.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 27.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 84% |
| city | Tustin | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tustin Memorial Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 71.6).
- •Tustin Memorial Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 72%).
- •Tustin Memorial Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 72%).
- •Tustin Memorial Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 32.5%).
- •Ladera Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.5 vs 27.9).
- •Tustin Memorial Elementary is the larger school with 613 students compared with 345.
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 Ladera Elementary better than Tustin Memorial Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tustin Memorial Elementary ranks higher (80.4 vs 71.6 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 Ladera Elementary and Tustin Memorial Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tustin and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ladera Elementary: 345. Tustin Memorial Elementary: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ladera Elementary and Tustin Memorial Elementary rank in California?
Ladera Elementary is 729th of 5,693 and Tustin Memorial Elementary is 262nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).