Aldama Elementary vs Buchanan Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 994 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldama Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
329 students
Buchanan Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
| Measure | Aldama Elementary Los Angeles, California | Buchanan Street Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3789 of 5,693 | #2469 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41620 of 50,301 | #31372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 329 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 42% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchanan Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 25.1).
- •Buchanan Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Buchanan Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Buchanan Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 74.2%).
- •Buchanan Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 20.6).
- •Aldama Elementary is the larger school with 329 students compared with 278.
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 Aldama Elementary better than Buchanan Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buchanan Street Elementary ranks higher (40.8 vs 25.1 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 Aldama Elementary and Buchanan Street Elementary?
About 994 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aldama Elementary: 329. Buchanan Street Elementary: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aldama Elementary and Buchanan Street Elementary rank in California?
Aldama Elementary is 3789th of 5,693 and Buchanan Street Elementary is 2469th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).