Ernie Pyle Elementary vs Lewis (Ed C.) 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.
Ernie Pyle Elementary
Bellflower · Public elementary · Grades K–6
341 students
Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
810 students
| Measure | Ernie Pyle Elementary Bellflower, California | Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary Downey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3309 of 5,693 | #2000 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38393 of 50,301 | #26368 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 341 | 810 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.9% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 56% |
| city | Bellflower | Downey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 30.2).
- •Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 43%).
- •Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 80.9%).
- •Ernie Pyle Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 23.1).
- •Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary is the larger school with 810 students compared with 341.
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 Ernie Pyle Elementary better than Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary ranks higher (48.2 vs 30.2 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 Ernie Pyle Elementary and Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bellflower and Downey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernie Pyle Elementary: 341. Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary: 810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernie Pyle Elementary and Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary rank in California?
Ernie Pyle Elementary is 3309th of 5,693 and Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary is 2000th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).