Jim Thorpe Fundamental vs Paularino Elementary
Paularino Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.9/10 compared to 5.2/10. Jim Thorpe Fundamental is significantly larger with 789 students, about 2.2× the size of Paularino Elementary (356). In math proficiency, Jim Thorpe Fundamental leads at 55.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Jim Thorpe Fundamental
Santa Ana, CA
5.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
789 students
Paularino Elementary
Costa Mesa, CA
6.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
356 students
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| Metric | Jim Thorpe Fundamental | Paularino Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.2 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Growth Score | 3.0 | 5.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.3% | 72.5% |
| Environment Score | 8.1 | 9.4 |
| State Rank | #7,406 of 9,557 | #3,634 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 23th | 62th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Jim Thorpe Fundamental | Paularino Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 55.0% | 41.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 63.0% | 57.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Jim Thorpe Fundamental | Paularino Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 6th |
| Enrollment | 789 | 356 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 23.9:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.3% | 72.5% |
| District | Santa Ana Unified | Newport-Mesa Unified |
| City | Santa Ana | Costa Mesa |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Santa Ana (92704) | Costa Mesa (92626) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $94,249 | $117,627 |
| Median Home Value | $641,600 | $1,037,700 |
| Median Rent | $2,147 | $2,520 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 20.4% | 46.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 22 min |