Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary vs Pierce Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 204 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
Pierce Elementary
Ridgecrest · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students
| Measure | Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary Hawaiian Gardens, California | Pierce Elementary Ridgecrest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3292 of 5,693 | #3836 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38256 of 50,301 | #41947 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 297 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| city | Hawaiian Gardens | Ridgecrest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.4 vs 24.6).
- •Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Pierce Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 92.6%).
- •Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 19.8).
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 Pierce Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary ranks higher (30.4 vs 24.6 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 Pierce Elementary?
About 204 km in a straight line, between Hawaiian Gardens and Ridgecrest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary: 297. Pierce Elementary: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary and Pierce Elementary rank in California?
Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary is 3292nd of 5,693 and Pierce Elementary is 3836th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).