Compton Avenue Elementary vs Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 855 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Compton Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
265 students
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students
| Measure | Compton Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California | Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5176 of 5,693 | #5608 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48371 of 50,301 | #49879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 265 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Compton Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.3 vs 8.0).
- •Compton Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Compton Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Compton Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 99.5%).
- •Compton Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 19.0).
- •Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary is the larger school with 399 students compared with 265.
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 Compton Avenue Elementary better than Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Compton Avenue Elementary ranks higher (13.3 vs 8.0 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 Compton Avenue Elementary and Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary?
About 855 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Compton Avenue Elementary: 265. Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Compton Avenue Elementary and Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary rank in California?
Compton Avenue Elementary is 5176th of 5,693 and Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary is 5608th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).