Cienega Elementary vs Virginia Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cienega Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
Virginia Road Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
217 students
| Measure | Cienega Elementary Los Angeles, California | Virginia Road Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3392 of 5,693 | #4663 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38983 of 50,301 | #46305 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 370 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cienega Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 17.6).
- •Cienega Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Cienega Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Cienega Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 95.4%).
- •Virginia Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 16.8).
- •Cienega Elementary is the larger school with 370 students compared with 217.
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 Cienega Elementary better than Virginia Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cienega Elementary ranks higher (29.3 vs 17.6 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 Cienega Elementary and Virginia Road Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cienega Elementary: 370. Virginia Road Elementary: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cienega Elementary and Virginia Road Elementary rank in California?
Cienega Elementary is 3392nd of 5,693 and Virginia Road Elementary is 4663rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).