Lincoln Elementary vs One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary
Gardena · Public elementary · Grades K–6
353 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary Torrance, California | One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary Gardena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1055 of 5,693 | #1734 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14113 of 50,301 | #22925 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 418 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 52% |
| city | Torrance | Gardena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 53.2).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 52%).
- •One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 68%).
- •One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 24.6).
- •Lincoln Elementary is the larger school with 418 students compared with 353.
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 Lincoln Elementary better than One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary ranks higher (66.0 vs 53.2 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 Lincoln Elementary and One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Torrance and Gardena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary: 418. One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary and One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary rank in California?
Lincoln Elementary is 1055th of 5,693 and One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary is 1734th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).