Christopher Dena Elementary vs KIPP Promesa Prep
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.
Christopher Dena Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
313 students
KIPP Promesa Prep
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
495 students
| Measure | Christopher Dena Elementary Los Angeles, California | KIPP Promesa Prep Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4798 of 5,693 | #1470 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46905 of 50,301 | #19440 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 313 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 72% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Promesa Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 16.4).
- •KIPP Promesa Prep does better on math proficiency (72% vs 24%).
- •KIPP Promesa Prep does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 34%).
- •KIPP Promesa Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 94.9%).
- •Christopher Dena Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 22.5).
- •KIPP Promesa Prep is the larger school with 495 students compared with 313.
- •Christopher Dena Elementary is a public school while KIPP Promesa Prep 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 Christopher Dena Elementary better than KIPP Promesa Prep?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Promesa Prep ranks higher (58.2 vs 16.4 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 Christopher Dena Elementary and KIPP Promesa Prep?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Dena Elementary: 313. KIPP Promesa Prep: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Dena Elementary and KIPP Promesa Prep rank in California?
Christopher Dena Elementary is 4798th of 5,693 and KIPP Promesa Prep is 1470th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).