Cowan Avenue Elementary vs Katherine Johnson STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cowan Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
377 students
Katherine Johnson STEM Academy
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
133 students
| Measure | Cowan Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California | Katherine Johnson STEM Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1125 of 5,693 | #614 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15033 of 50,301 | #10668 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 377 | 133 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.4% | 70.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 32% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cowan Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 35.9).
- •Cowan Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Cowan Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Cowan Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 70.7%).
- •Katherine Johnson STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.0).
- •Cowan Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 377 students compared with 133.
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 Cowan Avenue Elementary better than Katherine Johnson STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cowan Avenue Elementary ranks higher (64.6 vs 35.9 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 Cowan Avenue Elementary and Katherine Johnson STEM Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowan Avenue Elementary: 377. Katherine Johnson STEM Academy: 133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowan Avenue Elementary and Katherine Johnson STEM Academy rank in California?
Cowan Avenue Elementary is 1125th of 5,693 and Katherine Johnson STEM Academy is 614th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).