Howard Wood Elementary vs John Adams Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 492 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Wood Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
344 students
John Adams Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
343 students
| Measure | Howard Wood Elementary Torrance, California | John Adams Elementary Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1594 of 5,693 | #1436 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20961 of 50,301 | #19063 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 344 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 59% |
| city | Torrance | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Adams Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 56.0).
- •John Adams Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Howard Wood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 49%).
- •Howard Wood Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 24.5).
- •Howard Wood Elementary is the larger school with 344 students compared with 343.
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 Howard Wood Elementary better than John Adams Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Adams Elementary ranks higher (58.7 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 Howard Wood Elementary and John Adams Elementary?
About 492 m in a straight line, between Torrance and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Wood Elementary: 344. John Adams Elementary: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Wood Elementary and John Adams Elementary rank in California?
Howard Wood Elementary is 1594th of 5,693 and John Adams Elementary is 1436th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).