Lowell Elementary vs Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 862 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowell Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
| Measure | Lowell Elementary Santa Ana, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5345 of 5,693 | #5435 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48970 of 50,301 | #49309 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 426 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 22% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.7 vs 10.6).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 97.4%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 21.3).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is the larger school with 457 students compared with 426.
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 Lowell Elementary better than Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lowell Elementary ranks higher (11.7 vs 10.6 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 Lowell Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
About 862 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowell Elementary: 426. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowell Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary rank in California?
Lowell Elementary is 5345th of 5,693 and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 5435th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).