Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy vs Forty-Second Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 6–12
293 students
Forty-Second Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
215 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy Los Angeles, California | Forty-Second Street Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1268 of 1,343 | #5348 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16241 of 16,910 | #48993 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 293 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 2.5% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.8 vs 11.6).
- •Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy does better on math proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Forty-Second Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 95.2%).
- •Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.4).
- •Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy is the larger school with 293 students compared with 215.
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 Global Preparation Academy better than Forty-Second Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy ranks higher (13.8 vs 11.6 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 Global Preparation Academy and Forty-Second Street Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy: 293. Forty-Second Street Elementary: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy and Forty-Second Street Elementary rank in California?
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy is 1268th of 1,343 and Forty-Second Street Elementary is 5348th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).