Aragon Avenue Elementary vs PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aragon Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
205 students
PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
195 students
| Measure | Aragon Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California | PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5588 of 5,693 | #646 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49831 of 50,301 | #11674 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 205 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 32% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 8.3).
- •PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.8% vs 95.1%).
- •PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 20.5).
- •Aragon Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 205 students compared with 195.
- •Aragon Avenue Elementary is a public school while PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) 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 Aragon Avenue Elementary better than PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)?
On the Success Index (US), PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) ranks higher (37.2 vs 8.3 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 Aragon Avenue Elementary and PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aragon Avenue Elementary: 205. PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS): 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aragon Avenue Elementary and PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) rank in California?
Aragon Avenue Elementary is 5588th of 5,693 and PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) is 646th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).