El Marino Elementary vs Playa del Rey Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Marino Elementary
Culver City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
795 students
Playa del Rey Elementary
Culver City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
272 students
| Measure | El Marino Elementary Culver City, California | Playa del Rey Elementary Culver City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #310 of 5,693 | #820 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5297 of 50,301 | #11409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 795 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 795 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 41.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 62% |
| city | Culver City | Culver City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Marino Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 69.9).
- •El Marino Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 62%).
- •Playa del Rey Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •El Marino Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 41.9%).
- •El Marino Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 22.7).
- •El Marino Elementary is the larger school with 795 students compared with 272.
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 El Marino Elementary better than Playa del Rey Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), El Marino Elementary ranks higher (79.4 vs 69.9 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 El Marino Elementary and Playa del Rey Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Culver City and Culver City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Marino Elementary: 795. Playa del Rey Elementary: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Marino Elementary and Playa del Rey Elementary rank in California?
El Marino Elementary is 310th of 5,693 and Playa del Rey Elementary is 820th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).