Gates Street Elementary vs Los Angeles Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gates Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
Los Angeles Leadership Academy
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 6–12
322 students
| Measure | Gates Street Elementary Los Angeles, California | Los Angeles Leadership Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4097 of 5,693 | #1217 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #43332 of 50,301 | #15871 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 450 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 11% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gates Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.4 vs 16.4).
- •Gates Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 11%).
- •Gates Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Los Angeles Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.3% vs 93.8%).
- •Los Angeles Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.6).
- •Gates Street Elementary is the larger school with 450 students compared with 322.
- •Gates Street Elementary is a public school while Los Angeles Leadership 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 Gates Street Elementary better than Los Angeles Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Gates Street Elementary ranks higher (22.4 vs 16.4 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 Gates Street Elementary and Los Angeles Leadership Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gates Street Elementary: 450. Los Angeles Leadership Academy: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gates Street Elementary and Los Angeles Leadership Academy rank in California?
Gates Street Elementary is 4097th of 5,693 and Los Angeles Leadership Academy is 1217th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).