Eshelman Avenue Elementary vs Harbor City Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eshelman Avenue Elementary
Lomita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students
Harbor City Elementary
Harbor City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students
| Measure | Eshelman Avenue Elementary Lomita, California | Harbor City Elementary Harbor City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2859 of 5,693 | #3957 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34878 of 50,301 | #42629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 449 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 35% |
| city | Lomita | Harbor City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eshelman Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 23.5).
- •Eshelman Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 35%).
- •Eshelman Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Eshelman Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 92.4%).
- •Harbor City Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 22.5).
- •Eshelman Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 449 students compared with 420.
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 Eshelman Avenue Elementary better than Harbor City Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Eshelman Avenue Elementary ranks higher (35.6 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 Eshelman Avenue Elementary and Harbor City Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lomita and Harbor City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eshelman Avenue Elementary: 449. Harbor City Elementary: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eshelman Avenue Elementary and Harbor City Elementary rank in California?
Eshelman Avenue Elementary is 2859th of 5,693 and Harbor City Elementary is 3957th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).