Riverdale Elementary vs Santiago Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverdale Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
501 students
Santiago Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–8
906 students
| Measure | Riverdale Elementary Garden Grove, California | Santiago Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3388 of 5,693 | #3939 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38958 of 50,301 | #42526 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 501 | 906 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 906 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 26% |
| city | Garden Grove | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 23.7).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 26%).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Santiago Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 84.2%).
- •Santiago Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 26.4).
- •Santiago Elementary is the larger school with 906 students compared with 501.
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 Riverdale Elementary better than Santiago Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverdale Elementary ranks higher (29.4 vs 23.7 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 Riverdale Elementary and Santiago Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverdale Elementary: 501. Santiago Elementary: 906. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverdale Elementary and Santiago Elementary rank in California?
Riverdale Elementary is 3388th of 5,693 and Santiago Elementary is 3939th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).