Culver City High vs La Ballona Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Culver City High
Culver City · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,012 students
La Ballona Elementary
Culver City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
| Measure | Culver City High Culver City, California | La Ballona Elementary Culver City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 1,343 | #1764 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4875 of 16,910 | #23327 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,012 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 2,012 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.2% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 51% |
| city | Culver City | Culver City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Culver City High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 52.6).
- •La Ballona Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 40%).
- •Culver City High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 58%).
- •Culver City High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 53.9%).
- •Culver City High does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 21.2).
- •Culver City High is the larger school with 2,012 students compared with 531.
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 Culver City High better than La Ballona Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Culver City High ranks higher (63.6 vs 52.6 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 Culver City High and La Ballona Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Culver City and Culver City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Culver City High: 2,012. La Ballona Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Culver City High and La Ballona Elementary rank in California?
Culver City High is 188th of 1,343 and La Ballona Elementary is 1764th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).