Barack Obama Charter vs One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
574 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Charter Los Angeles, California | One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5618 of 5,693 | #3101 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49910 of 50,301 | #36867 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 360 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 47% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 7.8).
- •One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 14%).
- •One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 22%).
- •One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96% vs 96.9%).
- •One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.2).
- •One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary is the larger school with 574 students compared with 360.
- •Barack Obama Charter is a charter school while One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary is a public 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 Barack Obama Charter better than One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary ranks higher (32.6 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 One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Charter: 360. One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Charter and One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary rank in California?
Barack Obama Charter is 5618th of 5,693 and One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary is 3101st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).