Fourth Street Elementary vs Joseph A. Gascon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fourth Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
303 students
Joseph A. Gascon Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
513 students
| Measure | Fourth Street Elementary Los Angeles, California | Joseph A. Gascon Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4186 of 5,693 | #4329 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43834 of 50,301 | #44598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 303 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 28% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fourth Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.6 vs 20.4).
- •Joseph A. Gascon Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •Fourth Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 35%).
- •Joseph A. Gascon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 90.8%).
- •Fourth Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 20.5).
- •Joseph A. Gascon Elementary is the larger school with 513 students compared with 303.
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 Fourth Street Elementary better than Joseph A. Gascon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fourth Street Elementary ranks higher (21.6 vs 20.4 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 Fourth Street Elementary and Joseph A. Gascon Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fourth Street Elementary: 303. Joseph A. Gascon Elementary: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fourth Street Elementary and Joseph A. Gascon Elementary rank in California?
Fourth Street Elementary is 4186th of 5,693 and Joseph A. Gascon Elementary is 4329th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).