Beethoven Street Elementary vs Short Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beethoven Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
315 students
Short Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
414 students
| Measure | Beethoven Street Elementary Los Angeles, California | Short Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1915 of 5,693 | #1443 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25282 of 50,301 | #19144 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 315 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Short Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 49.8).
- •Beethoven Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Short Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Short Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 61.3%).
- •Short Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.5).
- •Short Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 414 students compared with 315.
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 Beethoven Street Elementary better than Short Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Short Avenue Elementary ranks higher (58.6 vs 49.8 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 Beethoven Street Elementary and Short Avenue Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beethoven Street Elementary: 315. Short Avenue Elementary: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beethoven Street Elementary and Short Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Beethoven Street Elementary is 1915th of 5,693 and Short Avenue Elementary is 1443rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).