Fourth Street Primary Center 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 Primary Center
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–1
206 students
Joseph A. Gascon Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
513 students
| Measure | Fourth Street Primary Center Los Angeles, California | Joseph A. Gascon Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4443 of 5,693 | #4329 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45153 of 50,301 | #44598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 206 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 35% |
| Math proficiency | – | 28% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.5 vs 20.4).
- •Joseph A. Gascon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 93.2%).
- •Fourth Street Primary Center does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.5).
- •Joseph A. Gascon Elementary is the larger school with 513 students compared with 206.
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 Primary Center better than Joseph A. Gascon 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 Fourth Street Primary Center 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 Primary Center: 206. Joseph A. Gascon Elementary: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fourth Street Primary Center and Joseph A. Gascon Elementary rank in California?
Fourth Street Primary Center is 4443rd of 5,693 and Joseph A. Gascon Elementary is 4329th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).