Aviation Elementary vs Da Vinci Science
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.
Aviation Elementary
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
439 students
Da Vinci Science
El Segundo · Charter high · Grades 9–12
552 students
| Measure | Aviation Elementary Hawthorne, California | Da Vinci Science El Segundo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1030 of 5,693 | #98 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13820 of 50,301 | #2986 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 439 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 29.3 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 57% |
| city | Hawthorne | El Segundo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Da Vinci Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 66.4).
- •Aviation Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Da Vinci Science does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •Aviation Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 34.2%).
- •Da Vinci Science does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 29.3).
- •Da Vinci Science is the larger school with 552 students compared with 439.
- •Aviation Elementary is a public school while Da Vinci Science 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 Aviation Elementary better than Da Vinci Science?
On the Success Index (US), Da Vinci Science ranks higher (71.2 vs 66.4 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 Aviation Elementary and Da Vinci Science?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hawthorne and El Segundo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aviation Elementary: 439. Da Vinci Science: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aviation Elementary and Da Vinci Science rank in California?
Aviation Elementary is 1030th of 5,693 and Da Vinci Science is 98th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).