Burbank Elementary vs Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy
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.
Burbank Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–6
800 students
Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy
Hayward · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
645 students
| Measure | Burbank Elementary Hayward, California | Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy Hayward, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3441 of 5,693 | #4762 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39380 of 50,301 | #46765 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 800 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 800 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| city | Hayward | Hayward |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burbank Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 16.7).
- •Burbank Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Burbank Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 30%).
- •Burbank Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 81.7%).
- •Burbank Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.0 vs 25.8).
- •Burbank Elementary is the larger school with 800 students compared with 645.
- •Burbank Elementary is a public school while Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Burbank Elementary better than Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Burbank Elementary ranks higher (28.7 vs 16.7 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 Burbank Elementary and Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hayward and Hayward in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burbank Elementary: 800. Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burbank Elementary and Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy rank in California?
Burbank Elementary is 3441st of 5,693 and Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy is 4762nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).