Christopher Dena Elementary vs Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 672 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christopher Dena Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
313 students
Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–2
86 students
| Measure | Christopher Dena Elementary Los Angeles, California | Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4798 of 5,693 | #4465 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46905 of 50,301 | #45287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 313 | 86 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 86 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24% | – |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.3 vs 16.4).
- •Christopher Dena Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 98.8%).
- •Christopher Dena Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 21.5).
- •Christopher Dena Elementary is the larger school with 313 students compared with 86.
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 Christopher Dena Elementary better than Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center?
On the Success Index (US), Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center ranks higher (19.3 vs 16.4 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 Christopher Dena Elementary and Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center?
About 672 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Dena Elementary: 313. Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center: 86. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Dena Elementary and Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center rank in California?
Christopher Dena Elementary is 4798th of 5,693 and Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center is 4465th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).