Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary vs Learning by Design Charter
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.
Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
202 students
Learning by Design Charter
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
114 students
| Measure | Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary Los Angeles, California | Learning by Design Charter Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5096 of 5,693 | #4392 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48097 of 50,301 | #44910 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 202 | 114 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 24.5% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Learning by Design Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 14.0).
- •Learning by Design Charter does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 12%).
- •Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24.5%).
- •Learning by Design Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.1% vs 93.1%).
- •Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 22.8).
- •Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary is the larger school with 202 students compared with 114.
- •Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary is a public school while Learning by Design 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 Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary better than Learning by Design Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Learning by Design Charter ranks higher (19.9 vs 14.0 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-Ninth Street Elementary and Learning by Design Charter?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary: 202. Learning by Design Charter: 114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary and Learning by Design Charter rank in California?
Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary is 5096th of 5,693 and Learning by Design Charter is 4392nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).