John Adams Elementary vs President Avenue 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.
John Adams Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
343 students
President Avenue Elementary
Harbor City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
362 students
| Measure | John Adams Elementary Torrance, California | President Avenue Elementary Harbor City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1436 of 5,693 | #2672 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #19063 of 50,301 | #33050 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 343 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 37% |
| city | Torrance | Harbor City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Adams Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 38.4).
- •John Adams Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 37%).
- •John Adams Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •John Adams Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 73.5%).
- •President Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 24.5).
- •President Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 362 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 John Adams Elementary better than President Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Adams Elementary ranks higher (58.7 vs 38.4 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 John Adams Elementary and President Avenue Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Torrance and Harbor City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Adams Elementary: 343. President Avenue Elementary: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Adams Elementary and President Avenue Elementary rank in California?
John Adams Elementary is 1436th of 5,693 and President Avenue Elementary is 2672nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).