Richard Henry Lee Elementary vs Tincher Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richard Henry Lee Elementary
Los Alamitos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
603 students
Tincher Preparatory
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–8
837 students
| Measure | Richard Henry Lee Elementary Los Alamitos, California | Tincher Preparatory Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #180 of 5,693 | #642 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3969 of 50,301 | #9211 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 603 | 837 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 837 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.1% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 73% |
| city | Los Alamitos | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Henry Lee Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 73.1).
- •Richard Henry Lee Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 73%).
- •Richard Henry Lee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 74%).
- •Richard Henry Lee Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.1% vs 33%).
- •Tincher Preparatory does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 26.2).
- •Tincher Preparatory is the larger school with 837 students compared with 603.
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 Richard Henry Lee Elementary better than Tincher Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Henry Lee Elementary ranks higher (81.9 vs 73.1 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 Richard Henry Lee Elementary and Tincher Preparatory?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Los Alamitos and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richard Henry Lee Elementary: 603. Tincher Preparatory: 837. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richard Henry Lee Elementary and Tincher Preparatory rank in California?
Richard Henry Lee Elementary is 180th of 5,693 and Tincher Preparatory is 642nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).