Christopher Dena Elementary vs New Lexington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 16 km 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
New Lexington Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–6
313 students
| Measure | Christopher Dena Elementary Los Angeles, California | New Lexington Elementary El Monte, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4798 of 5,693 | #3597 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46905 of 50,301 | #40471 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 313 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 32% |
| city | Los Angeles | El Monte |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Lexington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 16.4).
- •New Lexington Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •New Lexington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •New Lexington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 94.9%).
- •Christopher Dena Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 20.9).
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 New Lexington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), New Lexington Elementary ranks higher (26.9 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 New Lexington Elementary?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and El Monte in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Dena Elementary: 313. New Lexington Elementary: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Dena Elementary and New Lexington Elementary rank in California?
Christopher Dena Elementary is 4798th of 5,693 and New Lexington Elementary is 3597th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).