Kelly Elementary vs Thurgood Marshall
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelly Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
685 students
Thurgood Marshall
Compton · Public other · Grades K–12
51 students
| Measure | Kelly Elementary Compton, California | Thurgood Marshall Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #3750 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #41389 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 685 | 51 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 51 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 10% |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelly Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 10%).
- •Kelly Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 10%).
- •Thurgood Marshall does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.2% vs 89.6%).
- •Thurgood Marshall does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 26.3).
- •Kelly Elementary is the larger school with 685 students compared with 51.
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 Kelly Elementary better than Thurgood Marshall?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kelly Elementary and Thurgood Marshall?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelly Elementary: 685. Thurgood Marshall: 51. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelly Elementary and Thurgood Marshall rank in California?
Kelly Elementary is 3750th of 5,693 and Thurgood Marshall is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).