Environmental Charter High - Gardena vs Evelyn Carr Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Environmental Charter High - Gardena
Gardena · Charter high · Grades 9–12
454 students
Evelyn Carr Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
483 students
| Measure | Environmental Charter High - Gardena Gardena, California | Evelyn Carr Elementary Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1027 of 1,343 | #2109 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14671 of 16,910 | #27603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 454 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Gardena | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Evelyn Carr Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 23.5).
- •Evelyn Carr Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 87.2%).
- •Environmental Charter High - Gardena does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 24.2).
- •Evelyn Carr Elementary is the larger school with 483 students compared with 454.
- •Environmental Charter High - Gardena is a charter school while Evelyn Carr Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Environmental Charter High - Gardena better than Evelyn Carr Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Evelyn Carr Elementary ranks higher (46.4 vs 23.5 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 Environmental Charter High - Gardena and Evelyn Carr Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gardena and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Environmental Charter High - Gardena: 454. Evelyn Carr Elementary: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Environmental Charter High - Gardena and Evelyn Carr Elementary rank in California?
Environmental Charter High - Gardena is 1027th of 1,343 and Evelyn Carr Elementary is 2109th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).