Foothill Elementary vs Lowell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 386 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill Elementary
Prather · Public elementary · Grades K–6
609 students
Lowell Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
609 students
| Measure | Foothill Elementary Prather, California | Lowell Elementary Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2316 of 5,693 | #423 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30023 of 50,301 | #6539 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 609 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 75% |
| city | Prather | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 42.9).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 42%).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 50.6%).
- •Foothill Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 26.5).
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 Foothill Elementary better than Lowell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lowell Elementary ranks higher (77.3 vs 42.9 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 Foothill Elementary and Lowell Elementary?
About 386 km in a straight line, between Prather and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill Elementary: 609. Lowell Elementary: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill Elementary and Lowell Elementary rank in California?
Foothill Elementary is 2316th of 5,693 and Lowell Elementary is 423rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).