Fifty-Second Street Elementary vs KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fifty-Second Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
606 students
KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
562 students
| Measure | Fifty-Second Street Elementary Los Angeles, California | KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5395 of 5,693 | #2959 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49170 of 50,301 | #35794 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 606 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 51% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 11.0).
- •KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (51% vs 18%).
- •KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 98.5%).
- •Fifty-Second Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 22.5).
- •Fifty-Second Street Elementary is the larger school with 606 students compared with 562.
- •Fifty-Second Street Elementary is a public school while KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy 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-Second Street Elementary better than KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy ranks higher (34.2 vs 11.0 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-Second Street Elementary and KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fifty-Second Street Elementary: 606. KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fifty-Second Street Elementary and KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Fifty-Second Street Elementary is 5395th of 5,693 and KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy is 2959th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).