Emelita Street Elementary vs Nestle Avenue Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emelita Street Elementary
Encino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
Nestle Avenue Charter
Tarzana · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
| Measure | Emelita Street Elementary Encino, California | Nestle Avenue Charter Tarzana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2652 of 5,693 | #2427 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32877 of 50,301 | #30950 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 275 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 46% |
| city | Encino | Tarzana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nestle Avenue Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 38.6).
- •Nestle Avenue Charter does better on math proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Nestle Avenue Charter does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Emelita Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.9% vs 72.2%).
- •Emelita Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 23.4).
- •Nestle Avenue Charter is the larger school with 421 students compared with 275.
- •Emelita Street Elementary is a public school while Nestle Avenue 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 Emelita Street Elementary better than Nestle Avenue Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Nestle Avenue Charter ranks higher (41.5 vs 38.6 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 Emelita Street Elementary and Nestle Avenue Charter?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Encino and Tarzana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emelita Street Elementary: 275. Nestle Avenue Charter: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emelita Street Elementary and Nestle Avenue Charter rank in California?
Emelita Street Elementary is 2652nd of 5,693 and Nestle Avenue Charter is 2427th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).