Hancock Park Elementary vs Wilshire Crest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Wilshire Crest Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
154 students
| Measure | Hancock Park Elementary Los Angeles, California | Wilshire Crest Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1294 of 5,693 | #4769 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #17273 of 50,301 | #46797 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 589 | 154 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 7.5% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hancock Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 16.7).
- •Hancock Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 7.5%).
- •Hancock Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 27%).
- •Hancock Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 78.6%).
- •Wilshire Crest Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 23.6).
- •Hancock Park Elementary is the larger school with 589 students compared with 154.
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 Wilshire Crest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hancock Park Elementary ranks higher (61.3 vs 16.7 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 Wilshire Crest Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hancock Park Elementary: 589. Wilshire Crest Elementary: 154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hancock Park Elementary and Wilshire Crest Elementary rank in California?
Hancock Park Elementary is 1294th of 5,693 and Wilshire Crest Elementary is 4769th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).