Denker Avenue Elementary vs One Hundred Fifty-Third Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
One Hundred Fifty-Third Street Elementary
Gardena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
363 students
| Measure | Denker Avenue Elementary Gardena, California | One Hundred Fifty-Third Street Elementary Gardena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2551 of 5,693 | #3936 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31989 of 50,301 | #42514 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 670 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 24% |
| city | Gardena | Gardena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denker Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 23.7).
- •Denker Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 24%).
- •Denker Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 39%).
- •Denker Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 87.1%).
- •One Hundred Fifty-Third Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 20.9).
- •Denker Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 670 students compared with 363.
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 One Hundred Fifty-Third Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Denker Avenue Elementary ranks higher (39.9 vs 23.7 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 One Hundred Fifty-Third Street Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gardena and Gardena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denker Avenue Elementary: 670. One Hundred Fifty-Third Street Elementary: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denker Avenue Elementary and One Hundred Fifty-Third Street Elementary rank in California?
Denker Avenue Elementary is 2551st of 5,693 and One Hundred Fifty-Third Street Elementary is 3936th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).