Cimarron Avenue Elementary vs Purche Avenue 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.
Cimarron Avenue Elementary
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
261 students
Purche Avenue Elementary
Gardena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
| Measure | Cimarron Avenue Elementary Hawthorne, California | Purche Avenue Elementary Gardena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4705 of 5,693 | #4715 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46522 of 50,301 | #46557 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 261 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| city | Hawthorne | Gardena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.1 vs 17.1).
- •Purche Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Purche Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Cimarron Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 90.1%).
- •Purche Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.6).
- •Purche Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 373 students compared with 261.
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 Cimarron Avenue Elementary better than Purche Avenue Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cimarron Avenue Elementary and Purche Avenue Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hawthorne and Gardena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cimarron Avenue Elementary: 261. Purche Avenue Elementary: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cimarron Avenue Elementary and Purche Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Cimarron Avenue Elementary is 4705th of 5,693 and Purche Avenue Elementary is 4715th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).