Ford Boulevard Elementary vs KIPP Academy of Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 949 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ford Boulevard Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
722 students
KIPP Academy of Innovation
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
476 students
| Measure | Ford Boulevard Elementary Los Angeles, California | KIPP Academy of Innovation Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3842 of 5,693 | #567 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #41987 of 50,301 | #9868 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 722 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 722 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 49% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Academy of Innovation scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 24.5).
- •KIPP Academy of Innovation does better on math proficiency (49% vs 34%).
- •KIPP Academy of Innovation does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •KIPP Academy of Innovation does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88% vs 96.1%).
- •Ford Boulevard Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 23.8).
- •Ford Boulevard Elementary is the larger school with 722 students compared with 476.
- •Ford Boulevard Elementary is a public school while KIPP Academy of Innovation 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 Ford Boulevard Elementary better than KIPP Academy of Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Academy of Innovation ranks higher (39.8 vs 24.5 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 Ford Boulevard Elementary and KIPP Academy of Innovation?
About 949 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ford Boulevard Elementary: 722. KIPP Academy of Innovation: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ford Boulevard Elementary and KIPP Academy of Innovation rank in California?
Ford Boulevard Elementary is 3842nd of 5,693 and KIPP Academy of Innovation is 567th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).