Paularino Elementary vs Jim Thorpe Fundamental
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.
Paularino Elementary
Costa Mesa, CA
6.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
356 students
Jim Thorpe Fundamental
Santa Ana, CA
5.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
789 students
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| Metric | Paularino Elementary | Jim Thorpe Fundamental |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.9 / 10 | 5.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Growth Score | 5.8 | 3.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.5% | 61.3% |
| Environment Score | 9.4 | 8.1 |
| State Rank | #3,634 of 9,557 | #7,406 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 62th | 23th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Paularino Elementary | Jim Thorpe Fundamental |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 41.0% | 55.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 57.0% | 63.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Paularino Elementary | Jim Thorpe Fundamental |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 6th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 356 | 789 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 23.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.5% | 61.3% |
| District | Newport-Mesa Unified | Santa Ana Unified |
| City | Costa Mesa | Santa Ana |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Costa Mesa (92626) | Santa Ana (92704) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $117,627 | $94,249 |
| Median Home Value | $1,037,700 | $641,600 |
| Median Rent | $2,520 | $2,147 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 46.3% | 20.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | 9.3% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 25 min |