Center Street Elementary vs Da Vinci Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center Street Elementary
El Segundo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
797 students
Da Vinci Science
El Segundo · Charter high · Grades 9–12
552 students
| Measure | Center Street Elementary El Segundo, California | Da Vinci Science El Segundo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #352 of 5,693 | #98 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5769 of 50,301 | #2986 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 797 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.8% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| city | El Segundo | El Segundo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 71.2).
- •Center Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Da Vinci Science does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Center Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 34.2%).
- •Da Vinci Science does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 24.9).
- •Center Street Elementary is the larger school with 797 students compared with 552.
- •Center Street Elementary is a public school while Da Vinci Science 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 Center Street Elementary better than Da Vinci Science?
On the Success Index (US), Center Street Elementary ranks higher (78.6 vs 71.2 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 Center Street Elementary and Da Vinci Science?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between El Segundo and El Segundo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center Street Elementary: 797. Da Vinci Science: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center Street Elementary and Da Vinci Science rank in California?
Center Street Elementary is 352nd of 5,693 and Da Vinci Science is 98th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).