Castle Heights Elementary vs Linwood E. Howe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Heights Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
501 students
Linwood E. Howe Elementary
Culver City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
567 students
| Measure | Castle Heights Elementary Los Angeles, California | Linwood E. Howe Elementary Culver City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #833 of 5,693 | #980 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11514 of 50,301 | #13372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 501 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 62% |
| city | Los Angeles | Culver City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castle Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 67.1).
- •Castle Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Castle Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 65%).
- •Linwood E. Howe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 32.7%).
- •Linwood E. Howe Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 22.8).
- •Linwood E. Howe Elementary is the larger school with 567 students compared with 501.
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 Castle Heights Elementary better than Linwood E. Howe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Castle Heights Elementary ranks higher (69.7 vs 67.1 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 Castle Heights Elementary and Linwood E. Howe Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Culver City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle Heights Elementary: 501. Linwood E. Howe Elementary: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle Heights Elementary and Linwood E. Howe Elementary rank in California?
Castle Heights Elementary is 833rd of 5,693 and Linwood E. Howe Elementary is 980th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).