Lowell Elementary vs Pio Pico Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 139 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
Pio Pico Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–7
501 students
| Measure | Lowell Elementary Santa Ana, California | Pio Pico Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5345 of 5,693 | #5040 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48970 of 50,301 | #47882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 426 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 24% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pio Pico Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.5 vs 11.7).
- •Pio Pico Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 19%).
- •Pio Pico Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Pio Pico Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 95.1%).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.8).
- •Pio Pico Elementary is the larger school with 501 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 Pio Pico Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pio Pico Elementary ranks higher (14.5 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 Pio Pico Elementary?
About 139 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowell Elementary: 426. Pio Pico Elementary: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowell Elementary and Pio Pico Elementary rank in California?
Lowell Elementary is 5345th of 5,693 and Pio Pico Elementary is 5040th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).