Edison Elementary vs New West Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Elementary
Santa Monica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
404 students
New West Charter
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 6–12
980 students
| Measure | Edison Elementary Santa Monica, California | New West Charter Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1012 of 5,693 | #64 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13643 of 50,301 | #2296 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 404 | 980 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 980 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.9% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| city | Santa Monica | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New West Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 66.7).
- •Edison Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •New West Charter does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •New West Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 39.9%).
- •New West Charter does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 20.2).
- •New West Charter is the larger school with 980 students compared with 404.
- •Edison Elementary is a public school while New West Charter 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 Edison Elementary better than New West Charter?
On the Success Index (US), New West Charter ranks higher (74.2 vs 66.7 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 Edison Elementary and New West Charter?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Santa Monica and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Elementary: 404. New West Charter: 980. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Elementary and New West Charter rank in California?
Edison Elementary is 1012th of 5,693 and New West Charter is 64th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).