Helen Keller Elementary vs ISANA Achernar Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen Keller Elementary
Lynwood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
407 students
ISANA Achernar Academy
Compton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
407 students
| Measure | Helen Keller Elementary Lynwood, California | ISANA Achernar Academy Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4327 of 5,693 | #4003 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44593 of 50,301 | #42831 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 407 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 33% |
| city | Lynwood | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ISANA Achernar Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.2 vs 20.4).
- •ISANA Achernar Academy does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •ISANA Achernar Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.9% vs 94.6%).
- •ISANA Achernar Academy does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 23.9).
- •Helen Keller Elementary is a public school while ISANA Achernar 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 Helen Keller Elementary better than ISANA Achernar Academy?
On the Success Index (US), ISANA Achernar Academy ranks higher (23.2 vs 20.4 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 Helen Keller Elementary and ISANA Achernar Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lynwood and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen Keller Elementary: 407. ISANA Achernar Academy: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen Keller Elementary and ISANA Achernar Academy rank in California?
Helen Keller Elementary is 4327th of 5,693 and ISANA Achernar Academy is 4003rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).