Angeles Mesa Elementary vs Invictus Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Angeles Mesa Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students
Invictus Leadership Academy
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
161 students
| Measure | Angeles Mesa Elementary Los Angeles, California | Invictus Leadership Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4869 of 5,693 | #3378 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47225 of 50,301 | #38873 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 297 | 161 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Invictus Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.5 vs 15.8).
- •Invictus Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.5% vs 95.6%).
- •Angeles Mesa Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 20.1).
- •Angeles Mesa Elementary is the larger school with 297 students compared with 161.
- •Angeles Mesa Elementary is a public school while Invictus Leadership Academy 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 Angeles Mesa Elementary better than Invictus Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Invictus Leadership Academy ranks higher (29.5 vs 15.8 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 Angeles Mesa Elementary and Invictus Leadership Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Angeles Mesa Elementary: 297. Invictus Leadership Academy: 161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Angeles Mesa Elementary and Invictus Leadership Academy rank in California?
Angeles Mesa Elementary is 4869th of 5,693 and Invictus Leadership Academy is 3378th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).