Cowan Avenue Elementary vs Westport Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Westport Heights Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
166 students
| Measure | Cowan Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California | Westport Heights Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1125 of 5,693 | #3077 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15033 of 50,301 | #36704 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 377 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.4% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| 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 32.9).
- •Cowan Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Cowan Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Cowan Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 81.9%).
- •Cowan Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.4).
- •Cowan Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 377 students compared with 166.
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 Westport Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cowan Avenue Elementary ranks higher (64.6 vs 32.9 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 Westport Heights Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowan Avenue Elementary: 377. Westport Heights Elementary: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowan Avenue Elementary and Westport Heights Elementary rank in California?
Cowan Avenue Elementary is 1125th of 5,693 and Westport Heights Elementary is 3077th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).