Centinela vs Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centinela
Inglewood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
577 students
Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
209 students
| Measure | Centinela Inglewood, California | Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5125 of 5,693 | #5162 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48201 of 50,301 | #48332 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 577 | 209 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 28.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Inglewood | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.7 vs 13.4).
- •Centinela does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Centinela does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Centinela does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.1% vs 94.7%).
- •Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 28.9).
- •Centinela is the larger school with 577 students compared with 209.
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 Centinela better than Fifty-Fourth 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 Centinela and Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Inglewood and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centinela: 577. Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary: 209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centinela and Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary rank in California?
Centinela is 5125th of 5,693 and Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary is 5162nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).