Alta Loma Elementary vs New Los Angeles Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Loma Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
New Los Angeles Charter
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
317 students
| Measure | Alta Loma Elementary Los Angeles, California | New Los Angeles Charter Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4668 of 5,693 | #912 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46315 of 50,301 | #13467 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 381 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 23% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Los Angeles Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 17.5).
- •Alta Loma Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •New Los Angeles Charter does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 28%).
- •New Los Angeles Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 89.8%).
- •Alta Loma Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 24.4).
- •Alta Loma Elementary is the larger school with 381 students compared with 317.
- •Alta Loma Elementary is a public school while New Los Angeles Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Alta Loma Elementary better than New Los Angeles Charter?
On the Success Index (US), New Los Angeles Charter ranks higher (21.8 vs 17.5 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 Alta Loma Elementary and New Los Angeles Charter?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Loma Elementary: 381. New Los Angeles Charter: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Loma Elementary and New Los Angeles Charter rank in California?
Alta Loma Elementary is 4668th of 5,693 and New Los Angeles Charter is 912th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).