Hickory Elementary vs Howard Wood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
847 students
Howard Wood Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
344 students
| Measure | Hickory Elementary Torrance, California | Howard Wood Elementary Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #575 of 5,693 | #1594 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8260 of 50,301 | #20961 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 847 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 847 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.6% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 59% |
| city | Torrance | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 56.0).
- •Hickory Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 59%).
- •Hickory Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 52%).
- •Hickory Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 42.4%).
- •Howard Wood Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 26.5).
- •Hickory Elementary is the larger school with 847 students compared with 344.
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 Hickory Elementary better than Howard Wood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Elementary ranks higher (74.5 vs 56.0 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 Hickory Elementary and Howard Wood Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Torrance and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Elementary: 847. Howard Wood Elementary: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Elementary and Howard Wood Elementary rank in California?
Hickory Elementary is 575th of 5,693 and Howard Wood Elementary is 1594th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).