Burcham Elementary vs Carver 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.
Burcham Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students
Carver Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
562 students
| Measure | Burcham Elementary Long Beach, California | Carver Elementary Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1493 of 5,693 | #510 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #19765 of 50,301 | #7503 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 412 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 74% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carver Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 57.7).
- •Carver Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 53%).
- •Carver Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 59%).
- •Carver Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 36.2%).
- •Carver Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.8 vs 27.5).
- •Carver Elementary is the larger school with 562 students compared with 412.
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 Burcham Elementary better than Carver Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carver Elementary ranks higher (75.7 vs 57.7 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 Burcham Elementary and Carver Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burcham Elementary: 412. Carver Elementary: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burcham Elementary and Carver Elementary rank in California?
Burcham Elementary is 1493rd of 5,693 and Carver Elementary is 510th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).