Chapman Elementary vs Purche Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chapman Elementary
Gardena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
Purche Avenue Elementary
Gardena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
| Measure | Chapman Elementary Gardena, California | Purche Avenue Elementary Gardena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1898 of 5,693 | #4715 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25150 of 50,301 | #46557 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 406 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 19% |
| city | Gardena | Gardena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chapman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 17.1).
- •Chapman Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 19%).
- •Chapman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 33%).
- •Chapman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.1% vs 90.1%).
- •Purche Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 20.3).
- •Chapman Elementary is the larger school with 406 students compared with 373.
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 Chapman Elementary better than Purche Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chapman Elementary ranks higher (50.0 vs 17.1 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 Chapman Elementary and Purche Avenue Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Gardena and Gardena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chapman Elementary: 406. Purche Avenue Elementary: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chapman Elementary and Purche Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Chapman Elementary is 1898th of 5,693 and Purche Avenue Elementary is 4715th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).