Canfield Avenue Elementary vs Castle Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canfield Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students
Castle Heights Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
501 students
| Measure | Canfield Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California | Castle Heights Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1184 of 5,693 | #833 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15710 of 50,301 | #11514 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 285 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 32.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 66% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castle Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 63.6).
- •Castle Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Castle Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Castle Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 49.5%).
- •Canfield Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 22.8).
- •Castle Heights Elementary is the larger school with 501 students compared with 285.
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 Canfield Avenue Elementary better than Castle Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Castle Heights Elementary ranks higher (69.7 vs 63.6 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 Canfield Avenue Elementary and Castle Heights Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canfield Avenue Elementary: 285. Castle Heights Elementary: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canfield Avenue Elementary and Castle Heights Elementary rank in California?
Canfield Avenue Elementary is 1184th of 5,693 and Castle Heights Elementary is 833rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).