Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center vs Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 399 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–2
96 students
Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students
| Measure | Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center Los Angeles, California | Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3657 of 5,693 | #5469 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40901 of 50,301 | #49437 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 96 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 96 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 26% |
| Math proficiency | – | 19% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 10.1).
- •Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 97.8%).
- •Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 24.0).
- •Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary is the larger school with 449 students compared with 96.
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 Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center better than Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center ranks higher (26.2 vs 10.1 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 Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center and Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary?
About 399 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center: 96. Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center and Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary rank in California?
Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center is 3657th of 5,693 and Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary is 5469th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).