Anza Elementary vs Joseph Arnold 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.
Anza Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
Joseph Arnold Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
628 students
| Measure | Anza Elementary Torrance, California | Joseph Arnold Elementary Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #242 of 5,693 | #797 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4577 of 50,301 | #11017 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 613 | 628 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 628 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.8% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 68% |
| city | Torrance | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anza Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 70.4).
- •Anza Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 68%).
- •Anza Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 69%).
- •Anza Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 29.8%).
- •Joseph Arnold Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 24.5).
- •Joseph Arnold Elementary is the larger school with 628 students compared with 613.
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 Anza Elementary better than Joseph Arnold Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Anza Elementary ranks higher (80.7 vs 70.4 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 Anza Elementary and Joseph Arnold Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Torrance and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anza Elementary: 613. Joseph Arnold Elementary: 628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anza Elementary and Joseph Arnold Elementary rank in California?
Anza Elementary is 242nd of 5,693 and Joseph Arnold Elementary is 797th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).