Laurel Street Elementary vs Longfellow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 905 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Street Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
377 students
Longfellow Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
450 students
| Measure | Laurel Street Elementary Compton, California | Longfellow Elementary Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2726 of 5,693 | #4576 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33514 of 50,301 | #45866 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 377 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 32% |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 18.4).
- •Laurel Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Laurel Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •Laurel Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 88.7%).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.5 vs 26.9).
- •Longfellow Elementary is the larger school with 450 students compared with 377.
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 Laurel Street Elementary better than Longfellow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Street Elementary ranks higher (37.7 vs 18.4 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 Laurel Street Elementary and Longfellow Elementary?
About 905 m in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Street Elementary: 377. Longfellow Elementary: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Street Elementary and Longfellow Elementary rank in California?
Laurel Street Elementary is 2726th of 5,693 and Longfellow Elementary is 4576th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).