Environmental Charter High - Gardena vs F. D. Roosevelt Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary
Lawndale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
| Measure | Environmental Charter High - Gardena Gardena, California | F. D. Roosevelt Elementary Lawndale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1027 of 1,343 | #4012 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14671 of 16,910 | #42878 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 454 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | – | 35% |
| city | Gardena | Lawndale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.5 vs 23.1).
- •Environmental Charter High - Gardena does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 90.7%).
- •Environmental Charter High - Gardena does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 24.8).
- •Environmental Charter High - Gardena is the larger school with 454 students compared with 396.
- •Environmental Charter High - Gardena is a charter school while F. D. Roosevelt 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 F. D. Roosevelt Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Environmental Charter High - Gardena and F. D. Roosevelt Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Gardena and Lawndale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Environmental Charter High - Gardena: 454. F. D. Roosevelt Elementary: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Environmental Charter High - Gardena and F. D. Roosevelt Elementary rank in California?
Environmental Charter High - Gardena is 1027th of 1,343 and F. D. Roosevelt Elementary is 4012th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).