Crete Academy vs Fifty-Fourth Street 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.
Crete Academy
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
284 students
Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
209 students
| Measure | Crete Academy Los Angeles, California | Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5666 of 5,693 | #5162 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #50126 of 50,301 | #48332 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 284 | 209 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 17% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.4 vs 6.0).
- •Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 20.3).
- •Crete Academy is the larger school with 284 students compared with 209.
- •Crete Academy is a charter school while Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Crete Academy better than Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary ranks higher (13.4 vs 6.0 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 Crete Academy and Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crete Academy: 284. Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary: 209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crete Academy and Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary rank in California?
Crete Academy is 5666th of 5,693 and Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary is 5162nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).