Hancock Park Elementary vs Melrose Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hancock Park Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
589 students
Melrose Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
| Measure | Hancock Park Elementary Los Angeles, California | Melrose Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1294 of 5,693 | #927 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #17273 of 50,301 | #12598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 589 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 70% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melrose Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 61.3).
- •Melrose Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Melrose Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Melrose Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 55.5%).
- •Melrose Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 23.6).
- •Hancock Park Elementary is the larger school with 589 students compared with 419.
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 Hancock Park Elementary better than Melrose Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Melrose Avenue Elementary ranks higher (68.2 vs 61.3 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 Hancock Park Elementary and Melrose Avenue Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hancock Park Elementary: 589. Melrose Avenue Elementary: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hancock Park Elementary and Melrose Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Hancock Park Elementary is 1294th of 5,693 and Melrose Avenue Elementary is 927th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).