Forty-Ninth Street Elementary vs ISANA Himalia Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 621 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forty-Ninth Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
491 students
ISANA Himalia Academy
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
655 students
| Measure | Forty-Ninth Street Elementary Los Angeles, California | ISANA Himalia Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5619 of 5,693 | #4080 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49912 of 50,301 | #43275 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 491 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 35% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ISANA Himalia Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 7.8).
- •ISANA Himalia Academy does better on math proficiency (35% vs 16%).
- •ISANA Himalia Academy does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 21%).
- •ISANA Himalia Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.5% vs 97.4%).
- •Forty-Ninth Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 23.4).
- •ISANA Himalia Academy is the larger school with 655 students compared with 491.
- •Forty-Ninth Street Elementary is a public school while ISANA Himalia 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 Forty-Ninth Street Elementary better than ISANA Himalia Academy?
On the Success Index (US), ISANA Himalia Academy ranks higher (22.5 vs 7.8 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 Forty-Ninth Street Elementary and ISANA Himalia Academy?
About 621 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forty-Ninth Street Elementary: 491. ISANA Himalia Academy: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forty-Ninth Street Elementary and ISANA Himalia Academy rank in California?
Forty-Ninth Street Elementary is 5619th of 5,693 and ISANA Himalia Academy is 4080th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).