Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary vs Today's Fresh Start-Compton
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
209 students
Today's Fresh Start-Compton
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
374 students
| Measure | Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary Los Angeles, California | Today's Fresh Start-Compton Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5162 of 5,693 | #3039 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48332 of 50,301 | #36405 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 209 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 209 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 39% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Today's Fresh Start-Compton scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 13.4).
- •Today's Fresh Start-Compton does better on math proficiency (39% vs 17%).
- •Today's Fresh Start-Compton does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •Today's Fresh Start-Compton does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 94.7%).
- •Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.0).
- •Today's Fresh Start-Compton is the larger school with 374 students compared with 209.
- •Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary is a public school while Today's Fresh Start-Compton 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 Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary better than Today's Fresh Start-Compton?
On the Success Index (US), Today's Fresh Start-Compton ranks higher (33.3 vs 13.4 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 Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary and Today's Fresh Start-Compton?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary: 209. Today's Fresh Start-Compton: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary and Today's Fresh Start-Compton rank in California?
Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary is 5162nd of 5,693 and Today's Fresh Start-Compton is 3039th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).