Denker Avenue Elementary vs Lincoln Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denker Avenue Elementary
Gardena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
670 students
Lincoln Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
| Measure | Denker Avenue Elementary Gardena, California | Lincoln Elementary Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2551 of 5,693 | #1055 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31989 of 50,301 | #14113 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 670 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 43.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 70% |
| city | Gardena | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 39.9).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 44%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 54%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 79.9%).
- •Denker Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 24.6).
- •Denker Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 670 students compared with 418.
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 Denker Avenue Elementary better than Lincoln Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary ranks higher (66.0 vs 39.9 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 Denker Avenue Elementary and Lincoln Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gardena and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denker Avenue Elementary: 670. Lincoln Elementary: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denker Avenue Elementary and Lincoln Elementary rank in California?
Denker Avenue Elementary is 2551st of 5,693 and Lincoln Elementary is 1055th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).