Paularino Elementary vs Sonora Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 980 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paularino Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
371 students
Sonora Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
367 students
| Measure | Paularino Elementary Costa Mesa, California | Sonora Elementary Costa Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2156 of 5,693 | #1658 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28271 of 50,301 | #21835 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 371 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.6% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 59% |
| city | Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonora Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 45.5).
- •Sonora Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 41%).
- •Sonora Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Paularino Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 74.7%).
- •Paularino Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.3).
- •Paularino Elementary is the larger school with 371 students compared with 367.
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 Paularino Elementary better than Sonora Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sonora Elementary ranks higher (54.8 vs 45.5 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 Paularino Elementary and Sonora Elementary?
About 980 m in a straight line, between Costa Mesa and Costa Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paularino Elementary: 371. Sonora Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paularino Elementary and Sonora Elementary rank in California?
Paularino Elementary is 2156th of 5,693 and Sonora Elementary is 1658th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).