Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary vs YES Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 992 m 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
YES Academy
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
| Measure | Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary Los Angeles, California | YES Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5096 of 5,693 | #5681 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48097 of 50,301 | #50169 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 202 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 11% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.0 vs 5.5).
- •Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 97%).
- •Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 21.0).
- •YES Academy is the larger school with 462 students compared with 202.
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 YES Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary ranks higher (14.0 vs 5.5 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 YES Academy?
About 992 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary: 202. YES Academy: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary and YES Academy rank in California?
Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary is 5096th of 5,693 and YES Academy is 5681st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).