Bursch Elementary vs McKinley 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.
Bursch Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
370 students
McKinley Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
331 students
| Measure | Bursch Elementary Compton, California | McKinley Elementary Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4094 of 5,693 | #2620 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43316 of 50,301 | #32620 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 370 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 50% |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 22.4).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 29%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 41%).
- •Bursch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 90.3%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 26.4).
- •Bursch Elementary is the larger school with 370 students compared with 331.
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 McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary ranks higher (39.0 vs 22.4 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 McKinley Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bursch Elementary: 370. McKinley Elementary: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bursch Elementary and McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Bursch Elementary is 4094th of 5,693 and McKinley Elementary is 2620th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).