Invictus Academy of Richmond vs Kensington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Invictus Academy of Richmond
El Cerrito · Charter high · Grades 7–12
403 students
Kensington Elementary
Kensington · Public elementary · Grades K–6
473 students
| Measure | Invictus Academy of Richmond El Cerrito, California | Kensington Elementary Kensington, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #948 of 1,343 | #288 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14167 of 16,910 | #5034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 403 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.9% | 14.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 74% |
| city | El Cerrito | Kensington |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kensington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 26.1).
- •Kensington Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 22%).
- •Kensington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 42%).
- •Kensington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.2% vs 78.9%).
- •Invictus Academy of Richmond does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 23.7).
- •Kensington Elementary is the larger school with 473 students compared with 403.
- •Invictus Academy of Richmond is a charter school while Kensington Elementary is a public 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 Invictus Academy of Richmond better than Kensington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kensington Elementary ranks higher (79.9 vs 26.1 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 Invictus Academy of Richmond and Kensington Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between El Cerrito and Kensington in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Invictus Academy of Richmond: 403. Kensington Elementary: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Invictus Academy of Richmond and Kensington Elementary rank in California?
Invictus Academy of Richmond is 948th of 1,343 and Kensington Elementary is 288th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).