Fifty-Second Street Elementary vs Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 760 m 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
Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students
| Measure | Fifty-Second Street Elementary Los Angeles, California | Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5395 of 5,693 | #5469 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49170 of 50,301 | #49437 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 606 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 19% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (11.0 vs 10.1).
- •Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 18%).
- •Fifty-Second Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 98.5%).
- •Fifty-Second Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 20.4).
- •Fifty-Second Street Elementary is the larger school with 606 students compared with 449.
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 Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fifty-Second Street Elementary and Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary?
About 760 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fifty-Second Street Elementary: 606. Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fifty-Second Street Elementary and Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary rank in California?
Fifty-Second Street Elementary is 5395th of 5,693 and Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary is 5469th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).