Dayton Heights Elementary vs Lockwood Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 800 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton Heights Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
214 students
Lockwood Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
285 students
| Measure | Dayton Heights Elementary Los Angeles, California | Lockwood Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3218 of 5,693 | #4478 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37720 of 50,301 | #45356 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 214 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dayton Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 19.2).
- •Dayton Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Dayton Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Lockwood Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.5% vs 96.7%).
- •Dayton Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.0).
- •Lockwood Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 285 students compared with 214.
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 Dayton Heights Elementary better than Lockwood Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dayton Heights Elementary ranks higher (31.2 vs 19.2 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 Dayton Heights Elementary and Lockwood Avenue Elementary?
About 800 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton Heights Elementary: 214. Lockwood Avenue Elementary: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton Heights Elementary and Lockwood Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Dayton Heights Elementary is 3218th of 5,693 and Lockwood Avenue Elementary is 4478th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).