Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary vs Pio Pico Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 730 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
Pio Pico Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–7
501 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Santa Ana, California | Pio Pico Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5435 of 5,693 | #5040 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49309 of 50,301 | #47882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 457 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 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 10.6).
- •Pio Pico Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Pio Pico Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Pio Pico Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 97.4%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 22.8).
- •Pio Pico Elementary is the larger school with 501 students compared with 457.
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 Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary better than Pio Pico Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pio Pico Elementary ranks higher (14.5 vs 10.6 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and Pio Pico Elementary?
About 730 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 457. Pio Pico Elementary: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and Pio Pico Elementary rank in California?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 5435th of 5,693 and Pio Pico Elementary is 5040th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).