Jordan High vs Ritter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jordan High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
797 students
Ritter Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
307 students
| Measure | Jordan High Los Angeles, California | Ritter Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1097 of 1,343 | #3586 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15146 of 16,910 | #40406 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 797 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 42% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ritter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 20.8).
- •Ritter Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Jordan High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Ritter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 97.9%).
- •Jordan High does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 21.9).
- •Jordan High is the larger school with 797 students compared with 307.
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 Jordan High better than Ritter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ritter Elementary ranks higher (27.0 vs 20.8 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 Jordan High and Ritter Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jordan High: 797. Ritter Elementary: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jordan High and Ritter Elementary rank in California?
Jordan High is 1097th of 1,343 and Ritter Elementary is 3586th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).