Amestoy Elementary vs Gardena Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amestoy Elementary
Gardena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
623 students
Gardena Elementary
Gardena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
| Measure | Amestoy Elementary Gardena, California | Gardena Elementary Gardena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3602 of 5,693 | #4402 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40508 of 50,301 | #44961 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 623 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 623 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Gardena | Gardena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amestoy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.8 vs 19.8).
- •Amestoy Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Amestoy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •Amestoy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 95.2%).
- •Amestoy Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 20.9).
- •Amestoy Elementary is the larger school with 623 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 Amestoy Elementary better than Gardena Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Amestoy Elementary ranks higher (26.8 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 Amestoy Elementary and Gardena Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Gardena and Gardena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amestoy Elementary: 623. Gardena Elementary: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amestoy Elementary and Gardena Elementary rank in California?
Amestoy Elementary is 3602nd of 5,693 and Gardena Elementary is 4402nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).