Orangethorpe Elementary vs Pacific Drive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orangethorpe Elementary
Fullerton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
489 students
Pacific Drive Elementary
Fullerton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
607 students
| Measure | Orangethorpe Elementary Fullerton, California | Pacific Drive Elementary Fullerton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3992 of 5,693 | #4294 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42782 of 50,301 | #44418 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 489 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 70.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 26% |
| city | Fullerton | Fullerton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orangethorpe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 20.7).
- •Orangethorpe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Pacific Drive Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.7% vs 77.7%).
- •Orangethorpe Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 22.5).
- •Pacific Drive Elementary is the larger school with 607 students compared with 489.
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 Orangethorpe Elementary better than Pacific Drive Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orangethorpe Elementary ranks higher (23.3 vs 20.7 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 Orangethorpe Elementary and Pacific Drive Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fullerton and Fullerton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orangethorpe Elementary: 489. Pacific Drive Elementary: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orangethorpe Elementary and Pacific Drive Elementary rank in California?
Orangethorpe Elementary is 3992nd of 5,693 and Pacific Drive Elementary is 4294th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).