Fourth Street Elementary vs KIPP Raices Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 675 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fourth Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
303 students
KIPP Raices Academy
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
619 students
| Measure | Fourth Street Elementary Los Angeles, California | KIPP Raices Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4186 of 5,693 | #1495 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43834 of 50,301 | #19790 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 303 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 80.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 70% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Raices Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 21.6).
- •KIPP Raices Academy does better on math proficiency (70% vs 25%).
- •KIPP Raices Academy does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 41%).
- •KIPP Raices Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.9% vs 90.8%).
- •Fourth Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 22.9).
- •KIPP Raices Academy is the larger school with 619 students compared with 303.
- •Fourth Street Elementary is a public school while KIPP Raices 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 Fourth Street Elementary better than KIPP Raices Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Raices Academy ranks higher (57.7 vs 21.6 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 Fourth Street Elementary and KIPP Raices Academy?
About 675 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fourth Street Elementary: 303. KIPP Raices Academy: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fourth Street Elementary and KIPP Raices Academy rank in California?
Fourth Street Elementary is 4186th of 5,693 and KIPP Raices Academy is 1495th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).