Christopher Dena Elementary vs Sunrise Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 807 m 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
Sunrise Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
385 students
| Measure | Christopher Dena Elementary Los Angeles, California | Sunrise Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4798 of 5,693 | #3953 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46905 of 50,301 | #42593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 313 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 37% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.6 vs 16.4).
- •Sunrise Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Sunrise Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Christopher Dena Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 97.4%).
- •Sunrise Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.6).
- •Sunrise Elementary is the larger school with 385 students compared with 313.
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 Sunrise Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunrise Elementary ranks higher (23.6 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 Sunrise Elementary?
About 807 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Dena Elementary: 313. Sunrise Elementary: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Dena Elementary and Sunrise Elementary rank in California?
Christopher Dena Elementary is 4798th of 5,693 and Sunrise Elementary is 3953rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).