Birney Elementary vs Thomas Edison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 35 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birney Elementary
Redondo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
Thomas Edison Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
| Measure | Birney Elementary Redondo Beach, California | Thomas Edison Elementary Burbank, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #291 of 5,693 | #809 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5067 of 50,301 | #11277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 432 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 59% |
| city | Redondo Beach | Burbank |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birney Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 70.1).
- •Birney Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 59%).
- •Birney Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 73%).
- •Birney Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 23.1%).
- •Thomas Edison Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 27.0).
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 Birney Elementary better than Thomas Edison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Birney Elementary ranks higher (79.8 vs 70.1 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 Birney Elementary and Thomas Edison Elementary?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Redondo Beach and Burbank in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birney Elementary: 432. Thomas Edison Elementary: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birney Elementary and Thomas Edison Elementary rank in California?
Birney Elementary is 291st of 5,693 and Thomas Edison Elementary is 809th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).