KIPP Compton Community vs Ronald E. McNair Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 620 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Compton Community
Compton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
783 students
Ronald E. McNair Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
358 students
| Measure | KIPP Compton Community Compton, California | Ronald E. McNair Elementary Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4226 of 5,693 | #3598 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44101 of 50,301 | #40485 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 783 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 783 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 41% |
| Math proficiency | – | 40% |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ronald E. McNair Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 21.2).
- •KIPP Compton Community does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 88.5%).
- •Ronald E. McNair Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 25.3).
- •KIPP Compton Community is the larger school with 783 students compared with 358.
- •KIPP Compton Community is a charter school while Ronald E. McNair 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 KIPP Compton Community better than Ronald E. McNair Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ronald E. McNair Elementary ranks higher (26.9 vs 21.2 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 KIPP Compton Community and Ronald E. McNair Elementary?
About 620 m in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Compton Community: 783. Ronald E. McNair Elementary: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Compton Community and Ronald E. McNair Elementary rank in California?
KIPP Compton Community is 4226th of 5,693 and Ronald E. McNair Elementary is 3598th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).