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#4004 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 42% in state
Heroes Elementary
Elementary School · Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana, CA
A Santa Ana Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1111 Civic Center Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92703
- Math 23% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heroes Elementary score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Heroes Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- 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
$80,817
Median home value
$585,900
Median rent
$1,922/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
48.7%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Carver ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Wilson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Scholarship Prep - Orange CountyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 657 | Compare → |
| Storybook PreschoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.5 mi | 12 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Santa Ana Unified
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #7 of 51
- District spending per student
- $22,309NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heroes Elementary is listed in Santa Ana Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heroes Elementary
Heroes Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Ana, CA, part of Santa Ana Unified, serving approximately 431 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,004 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heroes Elementary
What grades does Heroes Elementary serve?
Heroes Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Heroes Elementary?
Heroes Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heroes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Heroes Elementary is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heroes Elementary rank in CA?
Heroes Elementary ranks #4,004 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Heroes Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Heroes Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Heroes Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heroes Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Heroes Elementary a charter school?
No, Heroes Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heroes Elementary a Title I school?
No, Heroes Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heroes Elementary?
86.3% of students at Heroes Elementary 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
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (714) 558-5501
- Area population (ZIP 92703)
- 62,223
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 92703; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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