Las Flores Elementary vs Wagon Wheel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Las Flores Elementary
Rancho Santa Margarita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
328 students
Wagon Wheel Elementary
Coto De Caza · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students
| Measure | Las Flores Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita, California | Wagon Wheel Elementary Coto De Caza, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #765 of 5,693 | #329 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10523 of 50,301 | #5448 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 328 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 80% |
| city | Rancho Santa Margarita | Coto De Caza |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wagon Wheel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 71.1).
- •Wagon Wheel Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 65%).
- •Wagon Wheel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •Wagon Wheel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 26.5%).
- •Wagon Wheel Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 25.2).
- •Wagon Wheel Elementary is the larger school with 441 students compared with 328.
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 Las Flores Elementary better than Wagon Wheel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wagon Wheel Elementary ranks higher (79.2 vs 71.1 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 Las Flores Elementary and Wagon Wheel Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Rancho Santa Margarita and Coto De Caza in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Las Flores Elementary: 328. Wagon Wheel Elementary: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Las Flores Elementary and Wagon Wheel Elementary rank in California?
Las Flores Elementary is 765th of 5,693 and Wagon Wheel Elementary is 329th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).