Animo South Los Angeles Charter vs Century Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Animo South Los Angeles Charter
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
585 students
Century Park Elementary
Inglewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
256 students
| Measure | Animo South Los Angeles Charter Los Angeles, California | Century Park Elementary Inglewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1241 of 1,343 | #5630 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16046 of 16,910 | #49968 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 585 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Los Angeles | Inglewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Animo South Los Angeles Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.0 vs 7.5).
- •Animo South Los Angeles Charter does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Animo South Los Angeles Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.4% vs 97.7%).
- •Century Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.2).
- •Animo South Los Angeles Charter is the larger school with 585 students compared with 256.
- •Animo South Los Angeles Charter is a charter school while Century Park 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 South Los Angeles Charter better than Century Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Animo South Los Angeles Charter ranks higher (15.0 vs 7.5 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 Animo South Los Angeles Charter and Century Park Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Inglewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo South Los Angeles Charter: 585. Century Park Elementary: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo South Los Angeles Charter and Century Park Elementary rank in California?
Animo South Los Angeles Charter is 1241st of 1,343 and Century Park Elementary is 5630th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).