Central City Value vs Commonwealth Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 545 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central City Value
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
477 students
Commonwealth Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
504 students
| Measure | Central City Value Los Angeles, California | Commonwealth Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #777 of 1,343 | #3506 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12832 of 16,910 | #39852 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 477 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 35% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central City Value scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 27.9).
- •Commonwealth Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 17%).
- •Central City Value does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •Central City Value does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 88.7%).
- •Commonwealth Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 20.7).
- •Commonwealth Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 504 students compared with 477.
- •Central City Value is a charter school while Commonwealth Avenue Elementary is a public 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 Central City Value better than Commonwealth Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central City Value ranks higher (32.2 vs 27.9 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 Central City Value and Commonwealth Avenue Elementary?
About 545 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central City Value: 477. Commonwealth Avenue Elementary: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central City Value and Commonwealth Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Central City Value is 777th of 1,343 and Commonwealth Avenue Elementary is 3506th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).