King Elementary vs Powell Academy for Success
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
598 students
Powell Academy for Success
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–8
706 students
| Measure | King Elementary Long Beach, California | Powell Academy for Success Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2754 of 5,693 | #3232 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33849 of 50,301 | #37827 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 598 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 39% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •King Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 31.1).
- •King Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 39%).
- •King Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 45%).
- •King Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.4% vs 80%).
- •King Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 25.2).
- •Powell Academy for Success is the larger school with 706 students compared with 598.
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 King Elementary better than Powell Academy for Success?
On the Success Index (US), King Elementary ranks higher (37.2 vs 31.1 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 King Elementary and Powell Academy for Success?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King Elementary: 598. Powell Academy for Success: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King Elementary and Powell Academy for Success rank in California?
King Elementary is 2754th of 5,693 and Powell Academy for Success is 3232nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).