Farragut Elementary vs La Ballona Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farragut Elementary
Culver City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
La Ballona Elementary
Culver City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
| Measure | Farragut Elementary Culver City, California | La Ballona Elementary Culver City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #365 of 5,693 | #1764 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5955 of 50,301 | #23327 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 548 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 51% |
| city | Culver City | Culver City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farragut Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 52.6).
- •Farragut Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 51%).
- •Farragut Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 58%).
- •Farragut Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 53.9%).
- •La Ballona Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 23.8).
- •Farragut Elementary is the larger school with 548 students compared with 531.
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 Farragut Elementary better than La Ballona Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Farragut Elementary ranks higher (78.3 vs 52.6 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 Farragut Elementary and La Ballona Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Culver City and Culver City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farragut Elementary: 548. La Ballona Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farragut Elementary and La Ballona Elementary rank in California?
Farragut Elementary is 365th of 5,693 and La Ballona Elementary is 1764th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).