Cowan Avenue Elementary vs Playa Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 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
Playa Vista Elementary
Playa Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–5
488 students
| Measure | Cowan Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California | Playa Vista Elementary Playa Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1125 of 5,693 | #840 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15033 of 50,301 | #11615 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 377 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.4% | 21.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 60% |
| city | Los Angeles | Playa Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Playa Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 64.6).
- •Cowan Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Cowan Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Playa Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 63.4%).
- •Cowan Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 22.2).
- •Playa Vista Elementary is the larger school with 488 students compared with 377.
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 Playa Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Playa Vista Elementary ranks higher (69.6 vs 64.6 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 Cowan Avenue Elementary and Playa Vista Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Playa Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowan Avenue Elementary: 377. Playa Vista Elementary: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowan Avenue Elementary and Playa Vista Elementary rank in California?
Cowan Avenue Elementary is 1125th of 5,693 and Playa Vista Elementary is 840th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).