Monroe Elementary vs Thomas A. Edison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 671 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monroe Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
217 students
Thomas A. Edison Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
332 students
| Measure | Monroe Elementary Santa Ana, California | Thomas A. Edison Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4639 of 5,693 | #4990 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46185 of 50,301 | #47717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 217 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monroe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.8 vs 14.9).
- •Monroe Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Thomas A. Edison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Monroe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 92.8%).
- •Monroe Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 20.8).
- •Thomas A. Edison Elementary is the larger school with 332 students compared with 217.
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 Monroe Elementary better than Thomas A. Edison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monroe Elementary ranks higher (17.8 vs 14.9 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 Monroe Elementary and Thomas A. Edison Elementary?
About 671 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monroe Elementary: 217. Thomas A. Edison Elementary: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monroe Elementary and Thomas A. Edison Elementary rank in California?
Monroe Elementary is 4639th of 5,693 and Thomas A. Edison Elementary is 4990th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).