Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edward B. Cole Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Edward B. Cole Academy's student population of 429 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Edward B. Cole Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edward B. Cole Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4346 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Edward B. Cole Academy's ranking?
Edward B. Cole Academy is ranked #4346 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Edward B. Cole Academy often compared to?
Edward B. Cole Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Scholarship Prep - Orange County by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Edward B. Cole Academy?
429 students attend Edward B. Cole Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Edward B. Cole Academy students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edward B. Cole Academy?
Edward B. Cole Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Edward B. Cole Academy offer ?
Edward B. Cole Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Edward B. Cole Academy part of?
Edward B. Cole Academy is part of Edward B. Cole Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Edward B. Cole Academy located?
Edward B. Cole Academy is located in the Pacific Park neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Pacific Park.
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