Kathy Binks Elementary vs Linwood E. Howe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 88 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kathy Binks Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
567 students
Linwood E. Howe Elementary
Culver City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
567 students
| Measure | Kathy Binks Elementary Fontana, California | Linwood E. Howe Elementary Culver City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2983 of 5,693 | #980 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35979 of 50,301 | #13372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 567 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Fontana | Culver City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linwood E. Howe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 33.9).
- •Linwood E. Howe Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Linwood E. Howe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 48%).
- •Linwood E. Howe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 77.6%).
- •Kathy Binks Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.7).
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 Kathy Binks Elementary better than Linwood E. Howe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Linwood E. Howe Elementary ranks higher (67.1 vs 33.9 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 Kathy Binks Elementary and Linwood E. Howe Elementary?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Fontana and Culver City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kathy Binks Elementary: 567. Linwood E. Howe Elementary: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kathy Binks Elementary and Linwood E. Howe Elementary rank in California?
Kathy Binks Elementary is 2983rd of 5,693 and Linwood E. Howe Elementary is 980th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).