Kingsley Elementary vs Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter
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.
Kingsley Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
697 students
| Measure | Kingsley Elementary Los Angeles, California | Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3677 of 5,693 | #3839 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40999 of 50,301 | #41955 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 288 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kingsley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 24.6).
- •Kingsley Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Kingsley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Kingsley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.5% vs 96.6%).
- •Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 19.2).
- •Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter is the larger school with 697 students compared with 288.
- •Kingsley Elementary is a public school while Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter 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 Kingsley Elementary better than Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Kingsley Elementary ranks higher (26.1 vs 24.6 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 Kingsley Elementary and Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kingsley Elementary: 288. Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kingsley Elementary and Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter rank in California?
Kingsley Elementary is 3677th of 5,693 and Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter is 3839th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).