Martin R. Heninger Elementary

The Martin R. Heninger Elementary School is the best school in Santa Ana, California enrolls 840 students in grades K–8. The student-teacher ratio is about 22:1 with student diversity of 48% female students and 52% male students and 86% of its students come from low-income families. About 18% of students are good at math and 29% are proficient at reading. Most of the students from Heninger go on to Santa Ana High School, a big local high school with a long history and graduates who have done well in sports and community leadership. However, there are no well-known national figures who are specifically connected to Heninger's feeder pattern. Families who are thinking about moving to the area should know that 3-bedroom rental homes in Santa Ana usually cost between $3,000 and $4,000 a month, depending on where they are, how big they are, and what amenities they have.

The district named the Employees of the Year for 2026–27 on January 12. These awards honor outstanding teachers and support staff at schools all over the district, including Heninger.

Q1. Are meals available for free or at a lower cost?

Ans: Families who meet certain requirements can apply for free or low-cost meal programs.

Q2. Do students get rides?

Ans: Based on district rules, some students can ride the school bus.

Q3. How do teachers grade students' work?

Ans: Students take tests that the state requires and tests that happen all the time in class.

Q4. What kinds of help with schoolwork are available?

Ans: There are programs for intervention, small-group instruction, and extra activities.

Q5. Does the school have services for students with special needs?

Ans: Yes, they offer individualized education plans and other help.