Barack Obama Charter vs ISANA Palmati Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 33 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack Obama Charter
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
360 students
ISANA Palmati Academy
North Hollywood · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
360 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Charter Los Angeles, California | ISANA Palmati Academy North Hollywood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5618 of 5,693 | #1841 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49910 of 50,301 | #24467 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 360 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 89.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 63% |
| city | Los Angeles | North Hollywood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ISANA Palmati Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 7.8).
- •ISANA Palmati Academy does better on math proficiency (63% vs 14%).
- •ISANA Palmati Academy does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 22%).
- •ISANA Palmati Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.7% vs 96.9%).
- •Barack Obama Charter does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 24.0).
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 Barack Obama Charter better than ISANA Palmati Academy?
On the Success Index (US), ISANA Palmati Academy ranks higher (51.0 vs 7.8 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 Barack Obama Charter and ISANA Palmati Academy?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and North Hollywood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Charter: 360. ISANA Palmati Academy: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Charter and ISANA Palmati Academy rank in California?
Barack Obama Charter is 5618th of 5,693 and ISANA Palmati Academy is 1841st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).