Animo Leadership High vs Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Animo Leadership High
Inglewood · Charter high · Grades 9–12
634 students
Jefferson Elementary
Lennox · Public elementary · Grades K–5
716 students
| Measure | Animo Leadership High Inglewood, California | Jefferson Elementary Lennox, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #660 of 1,343 | #2958 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11757 of 16,910 | #35791 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 634 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 45% |
| city | Inglewood | Lennox |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Animo Leadership High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 34.2).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •Animo Leadership High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •Animo Leadership High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.7% vs 93.4%).
- •Animo Leadership High does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.4).
- •Jefferson Elementary is the larger school with 716 students compared with 634.
- •Animo Leadership High is a charter school while Jefferson Elementary is a public 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 Animo Leadership High better than Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Animo Leadership High ranks higher (36.8 vs 34.2 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 Animo Leadership High and Jefferson Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Inglewood and Lennox in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo Leadership High: 634. Jefferson Elementary: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo Leadership High and Jefferson Elementary rank in California?
Animo Leadership High is 660th of 1,343 and Jefferson Elementary is 2958th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).