Purche Avenue Elementary vs Zela Davis
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Purche Avenue Elementary
Gardena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
Zela Davis
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
843 students
| Measure | Purche Avenue Elementary Gardena, California | Zela Davis Hawthorne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4715 of 5,693 | #4157 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46557 of 50,301 | #43698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 373 | 843 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 843 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 93.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 34% |
| city | Gardena | Hawthorne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zela Davis scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 17.1).
- •Zela Davis does better on math proficiency (34% vs 19%).
- •Zela Davis does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Purche Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 93.6%).
- •Purche Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 26.3).
- •Zela Davis is the larger school with 843 students compared with 373.
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 Purche Avenue Elementary better than Zela Davis?
On the Success Index (US), Zela Davis ranks higher (21.9 vs 17.1 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 Purche Avenue Elementary and Zela Davis?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gardena and Hawthorne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Purche Avenue Elementary: 373. Zela Davis: 843. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Purche Avenue Elementary and Zela Davis rank in California?
Purche Avenue Elementary is 4715th of 5,693 and Zela Davis is 4157th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).