Manuel Esqueda Elementary vs Thomas A. Edison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 588 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manuel Esqueda Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–8
811 students
Thomas A. Edison Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
332 students
| Measure | Manuel Esqueda Elementary Santa Ana, California | Thomas A. Edison Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5321 of 5,693 | #4990 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48909 of 50,301 | #47717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 811 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 811 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 26% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas A. Edison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.9 vs 11.9).
- •Thomas A. Edison Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Thomas A. Edison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Thomas A. Edison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.8% vs 94.3%).
- •Thomas A. Edison Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 21.9).
- •Manuel Esqueda Elementary is the larger school with 811 students compared with 332.
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 Manuel Esqueda Elementary better than Thomas A. Edison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas A. Edison Elementary ranks higher (14.9 vs 11.9 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 Manuel Esqueda Elementary and Thomas A. Edison Elementary?
About 588 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manuel Esqueda Elementary: 811. Thomas A. Edison Elementary: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manuel Esqueda Elementary and Thomas A. Edison Elementary rank in California?
Manuel Esqueda Elementary is 5321st of 5,693 and Thomas A. Edison Elementary is 4990th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).