Budlong Avenue Elementary vs Fifty-Second Street Elementary
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.
Budlong Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
624 students
Fifty-Second Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
606 students
| Measure | Budlong Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California | Fifty-Second Street Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5337 of 5,693 | #5395 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48953 of 50,301 | #49170 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 624 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 18% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (11.7 vs 11.0).
- •Budlong Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 18%).
- •Fifty-Second Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Budlong Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.6% vs 98.5%).
- •Budlong Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 624 students compared with 606.
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 Budlong Avenue Elementary better than Fifty-Second Street 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 Budlong Avenue Elementary and Fifty-Second Street Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Budlong Avenue Elementary: 624. Fifty-Second Street Elementary: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Budlong Avenue Elementary and Fifty-Second Street Elementary rank in California?
Budlong Avenue Elementary is 5337th of 5,693 and Fifty-Second Street Elementary is 5395th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).