Forty-Second Street Elementary vs Pinewood Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 28 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forty-Second Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
215 students
Pinewood Avenue Elementary
Tujunga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
215 students
| Measure | Forty-Second Street Elementary Los Angeles, California | Pinewood Avenue Elementary Tujunga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5348 of 5,693 | #4283 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48993 of 50,301 | #44369 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 215 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 27% |
| city | Los Angeles | Tujunga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinewood Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.8 vs 11.6).
- •Pinewood Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- •Pinewood Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •Forty-Second Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 95.8%).
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-Second Street Elementary better than Pinewood Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pinewood Avenue Elementary ranks higher (20.8 vs 11.6 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-Second Street Elementary and Pinewood Avenue Elementary?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Tujunga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forty-Second Street Elementary: 215. Pinewood Avenue Elementary: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forty-Second Street Elementary and Pinewood Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Forty-Second Street Elementary is 5348th of 5,693 and Pinewood Avenue Elementary is 4283rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).