Baldwin Hills Elementary vs Cienega Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baldwin Hills Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
417 students
Cienega Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
| Measure | Baldwin Hills Elementary Los Angeles, California | Cienega Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2643 of 5,693 | #3392 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32803 of 50,301 | #38983 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 417 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baldwin Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 29.3).
- •Baldwin Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Baldwin Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 41%).
- •Baldwin Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 88.6%).
- •Cienega Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.9).
- •Baldwin Hills Elementary is the larger school with 417 students compared with 370.
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 Baldwin Hills Elementary better than Cienega Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Baldwin Hills Elementary ranks higher (38.7 vs 29.3 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 Baldwin Hills Elementary and Cienega Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baldwin Hills Elementary: 417. Cienega Elementary: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baldwin Hills Elementary and Cienega Elementary rank in California?
Baldwin Hills Elementary is 2643rd of 5,693 and Cienega Elementary is 3392nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).