Cypress Elementary vs Forty-Second Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 814 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cypress Elementary
Redding · Public elementary · Grades K–5
215 students
Forty-Second Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
215 students
| Measure | Cypress Elementary Redding, California | Forty-Second Street Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4785 of 5,693 | #5348 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46853 of 50,301 | #48993 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 215 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 2.5% |
| city | Redding | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cypress Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.5 vs 11.6).
- •Cypress Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Cypress Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •Forty-Second Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.5).
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 Cypress Elementary better than Forty-Second Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cypress Elementary ranks higher (16.5 vs 11.6 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 Cypress Elementary and Forty-Second Street Elementary?
About 814 km in a straight line, between Redding and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cypress Elementary: 215. Forty-Second Street Elementary: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cypress Elementary and Forty-Second Street Elementary rank in California?
Cypress Elementary is 4785th of 5,693 and Forty-Second Street Elementary is 5348th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).