ISANA Cardinal Academy vs Julie Korenstein Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ISANA Cardinal Academy
Sun Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
294 students
Julie Korenstein Elementary
North Hollywood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
311 students
| Measure | ISANA Cardinal Academy Sun Valley, California | Julie Korenstein Elementary North Hollywood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2746 of 5,693 | #4928 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33738 of 50,301 | #47490 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 294 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 23% |
| city | Sun Valley | North Hollywood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ISANA Cardinal Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 15.3).
- •ISANA Cardinal Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •ISANA Cardinal Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •ISANA Cardinal Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 96.5%).
- •Julie Korenstein Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 22.6).
- •Julie Korenstein Elementary is the larger school with 311 students compared with 294.
- •ISANA Cardinal Academy is a charter school while Julie Korenstein 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 ISANA Cardinal Academy better than Julie Korenstein Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), ISANA Cardinal Academy ranks higher (37.4 vs 15.3 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 ISANA Cardinal Academy and Julie Korenstein Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sun Valley and North Hollywood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ISANA Cardinal Academy: 294. Julie Korenstein Elementary: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ISANA Cardinal Academy and Julie Korenstein Elementary rank in California?
ISANA Cardinal Academy is 2746th of 5,693 and Julie Korenstein Elementary is 4928th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).