Ruby Drive Elementary vs Topaz Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 710 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruby Drive Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
373 students
Topaz Elementary
Fullerton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
404 students
| Measure | Ruby Drive Elementary Placentia, California | Topaz Elementary Fullerton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3135 of 5,693 | #3456 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37121 of 50,301 | #39497 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 373 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 38% |
| city | Placentia | Fullerton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruby Drive Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 28.6).
- •Topaz Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 35%).
- •Ruby Drive Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •Ruby Drive Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 84.9%).
- •Topaz Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 20.7).
- •Topaz Elementary is the larger school with 404 students compared with 373.
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 Ruby Drive Elementary better than Topaz Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ruby Drive Elementary ranks higher (32.2 vs 28.6 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 Ruby Drive Elementary and Topaz Elementary?
About 710 m in a straight line, between Placentia and Fullerton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ruby Drive Elementary: 373. Topaz Elementary: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ruby Drive Elementary and Topaz Elementary rank in California?
Ruby Drive Elementary is 3135th of 5,693 and Topaz Elementary is 3456th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).