Ambler Avenue Elementary vs Gardena Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ambler Avenue Elementary
Carson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students
Gardena Elementary
Gardena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
| Measure | Ambler Avenue Elementary Carson, California | Gardena Elementary Gardena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3361 of 5,693 | #4402 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38785 of 50,301 | #44961 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 445 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.9% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 32% |
| city | Carson | Gardena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ambler Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 19.8).
- •Ambler Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Ambler Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •Ambler Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.9% vs 95.2%).
- •Ambler Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 20.9).
- •Ambler Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 445 students compared with 398.
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 Ambler Avenue Elementary better than Gardena Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ambler Avenue Elementary ranks higher (29.6 vs 19.8 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 Ambler Avenue Elementary and Gardena Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Carson and Gardena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ambler Avenue Elementary: 445. Gardena Elementary: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ambler Avenue Elementary and Gardena Elementary rank in California?
Ambler Avenue Elementary is 3361st of 5,693 and Gardena Elementary is 4402nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).