Santa Ana Unified School District

1601 E. Chestnut Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92701-6322
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Santa Ana Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 42 public elementary schools serving 27,286 students in Santa Ana Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Santa Ana Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
52 Schools
7,685 Schools
# Students
41,794 Students
3,822,157 Students
# Teachers
1,941 Teachers
173,567 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

Santa Ana Unified School District, which is ranked #815 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#771 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Santa Ana Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
23%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Santa Ana Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
37%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Santa Ana Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
88%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Santa Ana Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.63
# American Indian Students
130 Students
17,644 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
912 Students
438,802 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
40,067 Students
2,121,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
96%
56%
# Black Students
97 Students
196,201 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
317 Students
807,765 Students
% White Students
1%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
59 Students
15,388 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
198 Students
222,553 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
3,084
467,500
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,632
408,159
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,696
421,006
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,839
426,320
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,066
432,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,046
440,539
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,087
440,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,165
307,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,484
321,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,427
40,390
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,731
37,813
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,669
36,857
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,868
41,543
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,482 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,982 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$856 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Santa Ana Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$793 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Santa Ana Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,482
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Santa Ana Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,982
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Santa Ana Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Santa Ana Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Muir Fundamental Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 58%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1951 N. Mabury
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 972-6700
Grades: K-5
| 722 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
210 W. Cubbon
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 564-2900
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate
Math: 37% | Reading: 45%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 W. Alton Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-9800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,180 students
Rank: #44.
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate
Math: 37% | Reading: 43%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 N. Bristol
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 972-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,384 students
Rank: #55.
Advanced Learning Academy
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
335 E. Walnut Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 480-4300
Grades: 3-12
| 331 students
Rank: #66.
Jim Thorpe Fundamental
Math: 30% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2450 W. Alton
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 430-5800
Grades: K-5
| 858 students
Rank: #77.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 564-2000
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #88.
Diamond Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 36%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 S. Center St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 480-8100
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #99.
Greenville Fundamental Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 S. Raitt St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 558-3400
Grades: K-5
| 937 students
Rank: #1010.
Wilson Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1317 N. Baker St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-8100
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #1111.
Adams Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2130 S. Raitt St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 430-5900
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #1212.
Martin Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 35%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
939 W. Wilshire
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 480-8000
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #1313.
Santiago Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 40%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2212 N. Baker St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-8400
Grades: K-8
| 984 students
Rank: #1414.
Garfield Elementary School
Math: 30% | Reading: 35%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
850 E. Brown St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 972-5300
Grades: K-5
| 567 students
Rank: #1515.
Carl Harvey Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 33%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1635 S. Center St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 430-6200
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #1616.
Madison Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 33%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1124 E. Hobart St.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 972-6400
Grades: K-6
| 861 students
Rank: #1717.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 28%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 E. Mcfadden
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 972-5700
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #1818.
Monte Vista Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 30%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2116 W. Monta Vista Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 558-5831
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #1919.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 32%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1143 S. Nakoma Dr.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 431-3700
Grades: K-5
| 566 students
Rank: #2020.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 30% | Reading: 26%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1522 W. Adams St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 431-3800
Grades: K-5
| 607 students
Rank: #2121.
Pio Pico Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 32%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
931 W. Highland
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 972-7500
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #2222.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 27%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
425 S. Sullivan
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 972-6200
Grades: K-5
| 580 students
Rank: #2323.
Martin R. Heninger Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 31%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
417 W. Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 953-3800
Grades: K-8
| 996 students
Rank: #2424.
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2063 Orange Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 433-6900
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Fremont Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 27%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1930 W. 10th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 972-4300
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Heroes Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Civic Center Dr.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 558-5501
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #2727.
Monroe Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
417 E. Central Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 431-3900
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #2828.
Wallace R. Davis Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 21%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 French St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 564-2200
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #2929.
Roosevelt Walker Academy
Math: 25% | Reading: 26%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 S. Halladay
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 564-1200
Grades: K-5
| 820 students
Rank: #3030.
Manuel Esqueda Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 27%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2240 S. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 431-1500
Grades: K-8
| 947 students
Rank: #3131.
Mcfadden Institute Of Technology
Math: 23% | Reading: 21%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 S. Raitt
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 435-3700
Grades: K-8
| 1,154 students
Rank: #3232.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 22%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 S. Graham Ln.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 972-6000
Grades: K-5
| 506 students
Rank: #3333.
Lowell Elementary School
Math: 19% | Reading: 28%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S. Flower St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 972-6300
Grades: K-5
| 529 students
Rank: #3434.
Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate
Math: 15% | Reading: 30%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 E. Chestnut Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 558-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,214 students
Rank: #3535.
Gerald P. Carr Intermediate
Math: 17% | Reading: 25%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2120 W. Edinger St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 480-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,195 students
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 52 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 41,794 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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