Lowell Elementary vs Martin R. Heninger Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 882 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 R. Heninger Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–8
783 students
| Measure | Lowell Elementary Santa Ana, California | Martin R. Heninger Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5345 of 5,693 | #5050 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48970 of 50,301 | #47920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 426 | 783 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 783 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 25% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin R. Heninger Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.4 vs 11.7).
- •Martin R. Heninger Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 19%).
- •Martin R. Heninger Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 28%).
- •Martin R. Heninger Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 95.1%).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 21.8).
- •Martin R. Heninger Elementary is the larger school with 783 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 R. Heninger Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Martin R. Heninger Elementary ranks higher (14.4 vs 11.7 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 R. Heninger Elementary?
About 882 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowell Elementary: 426. Martin R. Heninger Elementary: 783. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowell Elementary and Martin R. Heninger Elementary rank in California?
Lowell Elementary is 5345th of 5,693 and Martin R. Heninger Elementary is 5050th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).