Bandini Elementary vs KIPP Academy of Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bandini Elementary
City Of Commerce · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students
KIPP Academy of Innovation
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
476 students
| Measure | Bandini Elementary City Of Commerce, California | KIPP Academy of Innovation Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4270 of 5,693 | #567 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #44323 of 50,301 | #9868 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 260 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 49% |
| city | City Of Commerce | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Academy of Innovation scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 20.8).
- •KIPP Academy of Innovation does better on math proficiency (49% vs 22%).
- •KIPP Academy of Innovation does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 34%).
- •Bandini Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 88%).
- •Bandini Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 23.8).
- •KIPP Academy of Innovation is the larger school with 476 students compared with 260.
- •Bandini Elementary is a public school while KIPP Academy of Innovation 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 Bandini Elementary better than KIPP Academy of Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Academy of Innovation ranks higher (39.8 vs 20.8 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 Bandini Elementary and KIPP Academy of Innovation?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between City Of Commerce and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bandini Elementary: 260. KIPP Academy of Innovation: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bandini Elementary and KIPP Academy of Innovation rank in California?
Bandini Elementary is 4270th of 5,693 and KIPP Academy of Innovation is 567th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).