Manuel Esqueda Elementary
Santa Ana, CA · Santa Ana Unified · Grades K-8
5,163rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 9%▼ Declining
Manuel Esqueda Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Manuel Esqueda Elementary 5,163rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 9% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 20th in 2015 to 9th in 2025 — declining.
Manuel Esqueda Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 553 students tested
Manuel Esqueda Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 897 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.8% | 97.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Manuel Esqueda Elementary
Typical home value $835K in zip 92707 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Manuel Esqueda Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Monroe ElementarySanta Ana Unified · 0.3 mi away5,070th of 5,659
ELA 20% · Math 20% - 3Thomas A. Edison ElementarySanta Ana Unified · 0.4 mi away4,462nd of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 21% - 2Washington ElementarySanta Ana Unified · 0.4 mi away4,693rd of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 20% - 3Madison ElementarySanta Ana Unified · 1.1 mi away4,398th of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 23% - 3Martin ElementarySanta Ana Unified · 1.2 mi away4,159th of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 25% - 3Jefferson ElementarySanta Ana Unified · 1.3 mi away4,074th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 31% - 1Franklin ElementarySanta Ana Unified · 1.3 mi away5,405th of 5,659
ELA 15% · Math 16% - 3John F. Kennedy ElementarySanta Ana Unified · 1.4 mi away4,289th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Manuel Esqueda Elementary in?
Manuel Esqueda Elementary is part of the Santa Ana Unified district in Santa Ana, California.
Is Manuel Esqueda Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Manuel Esqueda Elementary 5,163rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Manuel Esqueda Elementary?
Hispanic 98%, Two or more races 1% (897 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Manuel Esqueda Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92707 is $835K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.