Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center vs KIPP Empower Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 741 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–K
170 students
KIPP Empower Academy
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
588 students
| Measure | Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center Los Angeles, California | KIPP Empower Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4872 of 5,693 | #3428 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47238 of 50,301 | #39266 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–K | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 170 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 170 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 35% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Empower Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 15.8).
- •KIPP Empower Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 98.2%).
- •Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 21.8).
- •KIPP Empower Academy is the larger school with 588 students compared with 170.
- •Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center is a public school while KIPP Empower Academy is a charter 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 Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center better than KIPP Empower Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Empower Academy ranks higher (28.9 vs 15.8 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 Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center and KIPP Empower Academy?
About 741 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center: 170. KIPP Empower Academy: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center and KIPP Empower Academy rank in California?
Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center is 4872nd of 5,693 and KIPP Empower Academy is 3428th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).