El Sereno Elementary vs Farmdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Sereno Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
222 students
Farmdale Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
| Measure | El Sereno Elementary Los Angeles, California | Farmdale Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3342 of 5,693 | #5063 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38676 of 50,301 | #47958 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 222 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Sereno Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 14.3).
- •El Sereno Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •El Sereno Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Farmdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 94.6%).
- •Farmdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 22.2).
- •Farmdale Elementary is the larger school with 324 students compared with 222.
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 El Sereno Elementary better than Farmdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), El Sereno Elementary ranks higher (29.8 vs 14.3 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 El Sereno Elementary and Farmdale Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Sereno Elementary: 222. Farmdale Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Sereno Elementary and Farmdale Elementary rank in California?
El Sereno Elementary is 3342nd of 5,693 and Farmdale Elementary is 5063rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).