Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary vs KIPP Empower Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
669 students
KIPP Empower Academy
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
588 students
| Measure | Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary Los Angeles, California | KIPP Empower Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5464 of 5,693 | #3428 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49425 of 50,301 | #39266 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 669 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 669 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 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 10.1).
- •KIPP Empower Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 18%).
- •KIPP Empower Academy does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 26%).
- •KIPP Empower Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 97.5%).
- •Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 21.8).
- •Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary is the larger school with 669 students compared with 588.
- •Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary 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 Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary better than KIPP Empower Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Empower Academy ranks higher (28.9 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. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary and KIPP Empower Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary: 669. KIPP Empower Academy: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary and KIPP Empower Academy rank in California?
Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary is 5464th of 5,693 and KIPP Empower Academy is 3428th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).