Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary vs Melbourne (Ella P.) 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.
Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary
Hawaiian Gardens · Public elementary · Grades K–6
297 students
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
338 students
| Measure | Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary Hawaiian Gardens, California | Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3292 of 5,693 | #4034 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38256 of 50,301 | #43027 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 297 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 28% |
| city | Hawaiian Gardens | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.4 vs 22.9).
- •Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 92.6%).
- •Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 22.5).
- •Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary is the larger school with 338 students compared with 297.
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 Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary better than Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary ranks higher (30.4 vs 22.9 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 Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary and Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hawaiian Gardens and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary: 297. Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary and Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary rank in California?
Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary is 3292nd of 5,693 and Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary is 4034th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).