Lowell Elementary vs Santa Ana High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 669 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
Santa Ana High
Santa Ana · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,505 students
| Measure | Lowell Elementary Santa Ana, California | Santa Ana High Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5345 of 5,693 | #1267 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48970 of 50,301 | #16212 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 426 | 2,505 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 2,505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 13% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Ana High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.0 vs 11.7).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 13%).
- •Santa Ana High does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 28%).
- •Santa Ana High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 95.1%).
- •Santa Ana High does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 21.3).
- •Santa Ana High is the larger school with 2,505 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 Santa Ana High?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Ana High ranks higher (14.0 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 Santa Ana High?
About 669 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowell Elementary: 426. Santa Ana High: 2,505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowell Elementary and Santa Ana High rank in California?
Lowell Elementary is 5345th of 5,693 and Santa Ana High is 1267th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).