Bursch Elementary vs Ralph Bunche Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 958 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bursch Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
370 students
Ralph Bunche Elementary
Carson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
217 students
| Measure | Bursch Elementary Compton, California | Ralph Bunche Elementary Carson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4094 of 5,693 | #3926 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43316 of 50,301 | #42454 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 370 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| city | Compton | Carson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralph Bunche Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 22.4).
- •Ralph Bunche Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Bursch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Ralph Bunche Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 85.1%).
- •Bursch Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.4 vs 27.1).
- •Bursch Elementary is the larger school with 370 students compared with 217.
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 Ralph Bunche Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ralph Bunche Elementary ranks higher (23.8 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 Ralph Bunche Elementary?
About 958 m in a straight line, between Compton and Carson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bursch Elementary: 370. Ralph Bunche Elementary: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bursch Elementary and Ralph Bunche Elementary rank in California?
Bursch Elementary is 4094th of 5,693 and Ralph Bunche Elementary is 3926th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).