Lawndale High vs William Anderson Elementary
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.
Lawndale High
Lawndale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,403 students
William Anderson Elementary
Lawndale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
572 students
| Measure | Lawndale High Lawndale, California | William Anderson Elementary Lawndale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #976 of 1,343 | #3026 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14306 of 16,910 | #36290 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,403 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 89.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 43% |
| city | Lawndale | Lawndale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Anderson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 25.4).
- •William Anderson Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 16%).
- •Lawndale High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 89.7%).
- •Lawndale High does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 24.9).
- •Lawndale High is the larger school with 1,403 students compared with 572.
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 Lawndale High better than William Anderson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), William Anderson Elementary ranks higher (33.5 vs 25.4 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 Lawndale High and William Anderson Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lawndale and Lawndale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawndale High: 1,403. William Anderson Elementary: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawndale High and William Anderson Elementary rank in California?
Lawndale High is 976th of 1,343 and William Anderson Elementary is 3026th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).