Charnock Road Elementary vs La Ballona Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charnock Road Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
281 students
La Ballona Elementary
Culver City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
| Measure | Charnock Road Elementary Los Angeles, California | La Ballona Elementary Culver City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3211 of 5,693 | #1764 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37655 of 50,301 | #23327 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 281 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| city | Los Angeles | Culver City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Ballona Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 31.3).
- •La Ballona Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •La Ballona Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •La Ballona Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 90.7%).
- •Charnock Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 21.2).
- •La Ballona Elementary is the larger school with 531 students compared with 281.
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 Charnock Road Elementary better than La Ballona Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Ballona Elementary ranks higher (52.6 vs 31.3 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 Charnock Road Elementary and La Ballona Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Culver City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charnock Road Elementary: 281. La Ballona Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charnock Road Elementary and La Ballona Elementary rank in California?
Charnock Road Elementary is 3211th of 5,693 and La Ballona Elementary is 1764th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).