Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary vs Newcomb Academy
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.
Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary
Hawaiian Gardens · Public elementary · Grades K–6
297 students
Newcomb Academy
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–8
914 students
| Measure | Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary Hawaiian Gardens, California | Newcomb Academy Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3292 of 5,693 | #389 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38256 of 50,301 | #6205 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 297 | 914 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 914 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 76% |
| city | Hawaiian Gardens | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newcomb Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 30.4).
- •Newcomb Academy does better on math proficiency (76% vs 34%).
- •Newcomb Academy does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 50%).
- •Newcomb Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 92.6%).
- •Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 25.4).
- •Newcomb Academy is the larger school with 914 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 Newcomb Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Newcomb Academy ranks higher (77.9 vs 30.4 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 Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary and Newcomb Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hawaiian Gardens and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary: 297. Newcomb Academy: 914. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary and Newcomb Academy rank in California?
Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary is 3292nd of 5,693 and Newcomb Academy is 389th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).