Manuel Esqueda Elementary vs Washington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 641 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
Washington Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
| Measure | Manuel Esqueda Elementary Santa Ana, California | Washington Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5321 of 5,693 | #5604 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48909 of 50,301 | #49873 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 811 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 811 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manuel Esqueda Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.9 vs 8.1).
- •Manuel Esqueda Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Manuel Esqueda Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Manuel Esqueda Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.3% vs 95.7%).
- •Manuel Esqueda Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.0).
- •Manuel Esqueda Elementary is the larger school with 811 students compared with 529.
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 Washington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Manuel Esqueda Elementary ranks higher (11.9 vs 8.1 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 Washington Elementary?
About 641 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manuel Esqueda Elementary: 811. Washington Elementary: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manuel Esqueda Elementary and Washington Elementary rank in California?
Manuel Esqueda Elementary is 5321st of 5,693 and Washington Elementary is 5604th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).