Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence vs York
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
York
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students
| Measure | Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence Inglewood, California | York Hawthorne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3815 of 5,693 | #3215 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41808 of 50,301 | #37705 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 487 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| city | Inglewood | Hawthorne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •York scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 24.8).
- •York does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •York does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •York does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 92.2%).
- •York does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 27.1).
- •Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence is the larger school with 487 students compared with 449.
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 York?
On the Success Index (US), York ranks higher (31.3 vs 24.8 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 Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence and York?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Inglewood and Hawthorne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence: 487. York: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence and York rank in California?
Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence is 3815th of 5,693 and York is 3215th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).