Independence Elementary vs KIPP Corazon Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Elementary
South Gate · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
KIPP Corazon Academy
South Gate · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,070 students
| Measure | Independence Elementary South Gate, California | KIPP Corazon Academy South Gate, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3896 of 5,693 | #2760 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42300 of 50,301 | #33907 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 418 | 1,070 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 1,070 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| city | South Gate | South Gate |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Corazon Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 24.0).
- •KIPP Corazon Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •KIPP Corazon Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •KIPP Corazon Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 94.7%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 24.9).
- •KIPP Corazon Academy is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 418.
- •Independence Elementary is a public school while KIPP Corazon 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 Independence Elementary better than KIPP Corazon Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Corazon Academy ranks higher (37.1 vs 24.0 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 Independence Elementary and KIPP Corazon Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between South Gate and South Gate in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Elementary: 418. KIPP Corazon Academy: 1,070. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Elementary and KIPP Corazon Academy rank in California?
Independence Elementary is 3896th of 5,693 and KIPP Corazon Academy is 2760th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).