Buchanan Street Elementary vs Yorkdale Elementary
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.
Buchanan Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
Yorkdale Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
205 students
| Measure | Buchanan Street Elementary Los Angeles, California | Yorkdale Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2469 of 5,693 | #2431 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31372 of 50,301 | #30975 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 278 | 205 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.8 vs 41.5).
- •Yorkdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Buchanan Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 82.9%).
- •Buchanan Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 20.5).
- •Buchanan Street Elementary is the larger school with 278 students compared with 205.
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 Buchanan Street Elementary better than Yorkdale Elementary?
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 Buchanan Street Elementary and Yorkdale Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan Street Elementary: 278. Yorkdale Elementary: 205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan Street Elementary and Yorkdale Elementary rank in California?
Buchanan Street Elementary is 2469th of 5,693 and Yorkdale Elementary is 2431st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).