Pomona Elementary vs Wilson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 788 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pomona Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
264 students
Wilson Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
323 students
| Measure | Pomona Elementary Costa Mesa, California | Wilson Elementary Costa Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3631 of 5,693 | #4720 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40728 of 50,301 | #46574 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 264 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 25% |
| city | Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pomona Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 17.1).
- •Pomona Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 25%).
- •Pomona Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 33%).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.1% vs 94.3%).
- •Pomona Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.0).
- •Wilson Elementary is the larger school with 323 students compared with 264.
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 Pomona Elementary better than Wilson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pomona Elementary ranks higher (26.5 vs 17.1 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 Pomona Elementary and Wilson Elementary?
About 788 m in a straight line, between Costa Mesa and Costa Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pomona Elementary: 264. Wilson Elementary: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pomona Elementary and Wilson Elementary rank in California?
Pomona Elementary is 3631st of 5,693 and Wilson Elementary is 4720th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).