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#4057 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 43% in state
Edward B. Cole Academy
Elementary School · Edward B. Cole Academy District · Santa Ana, CA
A charter elementary school in Santa Ana, CA where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
333 East Walnut St., Santa Ana, CA 92701
- Math 34% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edward B. Cole Academy score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edward B. Cole Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,203/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Ana), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,697
Median home value
$608,300
Median rent
$1,650/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
29.2%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Martin R. Heninger ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 840 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Walker AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 675 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.5private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 235 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Edward B. Cole Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,192NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Edward B. Cole Academy is listed in Edward B. Cole Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edward B. Cole Academy
Edward B. Cole Academy is a public elementary school in Santa Ana, CA, part of Edward B. Cole Academy District, serving approximately 429 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,057 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edward B. Cole Academy
What grades does Edward B. Cole Academy serve?
Edward B. Cole Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Edward B. Cole Academy?
Edward B. Cole Academy has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward B. Cole Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward B. Cole Academy is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edward B. Cole Academy rank in CA?
Edward B. Cole Academy ranks #4,057 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Edward B. Cole Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Edward B. Cole Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Edward B. Cole Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edward B. Cole Academy has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Edward B. Cole Academy a charter school?
Yes, Edward B. Cole Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Edward B. Cole Academy a Title I school?
No, Edward B. Cole Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edward B. Cole Academy?
87.4% of students at Edward B. Cole Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (714) 836-9023
- Area population (ZIP 92701)
- 48,272
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 33
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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