Carver Elementary vs Ronald E. McNair Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 990 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–8
293 students
Ronald E. McNair Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
358 students
| Measure | Carver Elementary Los Angeles, California | Ronald E. McNair Elementary Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5365 of 5,693 | #3598 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49050 of 50,301 | #40485 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 293 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 32.6 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 40% |
| city | Los Angeles | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ronald E. McNair Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 11.4).
- •Ronald E. McNair Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 24%).
- •Ronald E. McNair Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 25%).
- •Ronald E. McNair Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 91.8%).
- •Ronald E. McNair Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 32.6).
- •Ronald E. McNair Elementary is the larger school with 358 students compared with 293.
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 Carver Elementary better than Ronald E. McNair Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ronald E. McNair Elementary ranks higher (26.9 vs 11.4 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 Carver Elementary and Ronald E. McNair Elementary?
About 990 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Elementary: 293. Ronald E. McNair Elementary: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Elementary and Ronald E. McNair Elementary rank in California?
Carver Elementary is 5365th of 5,693 and Ronald E. McNair Elementary is 3598th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).