Bursch Elementary vs Longfellow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bursch Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
370 students
Longfellow Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
450 students
| Measure | Bursch Elementary Compton, California | Longfellow Elementary Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4094 of 5,693 | #4576 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43316 of 50,301 | #45866 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 370 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bursch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.4 vs 18.4).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Bursch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Bursch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 88.7%).
- •Bursch Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.4 vs 26.5).
- •Longfellow Elementary is the larger school with 450 students compared with 370.
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 Bursch Elementary better than Longfellow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bursch Elementary ranks higher (22.4 vs 18.4 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 Bursch Elementary and Longfellow Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bursch Elementary: 370. Longfellow Elementary: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bursch Elementary and Longfellow Elementary rank in California?
Bursch Elementary is 4094th of 5,693 and Longfellow Elementary is 4576th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).