Aloha Elementary vs Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aloha Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
302 students
Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary
Hawaiian Gardens · Public elementary · Grades K–6
297 students
| Measure | Aloha Elementary Lakewood, California | Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary Hawaiian Gardens, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3683 of 5,693 | #3292 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41045 of 50,301 | #38256 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 302 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 34% |
| city | Lakewood | Hawaiian Gardens |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.4 vs 26.0).
- •Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 44%).
- •Aloha Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 92.6%).
- •Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.1).
- •Aloha Elementary is the larger school with 302 students compared with 297.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aloha Elementary better than Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary ranks higher (30.4 vs 26.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aloha Elementary and Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Hawaiian Gardens in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aloha Elementary: 302. Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aloha Elementary and Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary rank in California?
Aloha Elementary is 3683rd of 5,693 and Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary is 3292nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).