Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 26 km 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
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Bellflower · Public elementary · Grades K–6
457 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Santa Ana, California | Thomas Jefferson Elementary Bellflower, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5435 of 5,693 | #3695 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49309 of 50,301 | #41107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 457 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| city | Santa Ana | Bellflower |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 10.6).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 97.4%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 25.4).
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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (26.0 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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Bellflower in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 457. Thomas Jefferson Elementary: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Elementary rank in California?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 5435th of 5,693 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary is 3695th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).