Bassett Street Elementary vs Lashon Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bassett Street Elementary
Lake Balboa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
609 students
Lashon Academy
Van Nuys · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
595 students
| Measure | Bassett Street Elementary Lake Balboa, California | Lashon Academy Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5004 of 5,693 | #1834 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47764 of 50,301 | #24398 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 609 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 86.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| city | Lake Balboa | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lashon Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 14.7).
- •Lashon Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Lashon Academy does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 33%).
- •Lashon Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.2% vs 96.4%).
- •Bassett Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 20.5).
- •Bassett Street Elementary is the larger school with 609 students compared with 595.
- •Bassett Street Elementary is a public school while Lashon Academy 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 Bassett Street Elementary better than Lashon Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Lashon Academy ranks higher (51.1 vs 14.7 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 Bassett Street Elementary and Lashon Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Lake Balboa and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bassett Street Elementary: 609. Lashon Academy: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bassett Street Elementary and Lashon Academy rank in California?
Bassett Street Elementary is 5004th of 5,693 and Lashon Academy is 1834th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).