Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence vs Kornblum
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence
Inglewood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
487 students
Kornblum
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
566 students
| Measure | Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence Inglewood, California | Kornblum Hawthorne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3815 of 5,693 | #3834 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41808 of 50,301 | #41934 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 487 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 28.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 35% |
| city | Inglewood | Hawthorne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.8 vs 24.6).
- •Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Kornblum does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.2% vs 93.5%).
- •Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence does better on students per teacher (27.1 vs 28.3).
- •Kornblum is the larger school with 566 students compared with 487.
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 Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence better than Kornblum?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence and Kornblum?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Inglewood and Hawthorne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence: 487. Kornblum: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence and Kornblum rank in California?
Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence is 3815th of 5,693 and Kornblum is 3834th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).