KIPP Corazon Academy vs Walnut Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Corazon Academy
South Gate · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,070 students
Walnut Park Elementary
Huntington Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
555 students
| Measure | KIPP Corazon Academy South Gate, California | Walnut Park Elementary Huntington Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2760 of 5,693 | #5361 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33907 of 50,301 | #49038 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,070 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 1,070 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 23% |
| city | South Gate | Huntington Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Corazon Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 11.5).
- •KIPP Corazon Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •KIPP Corazon Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 26%).
- •KIPP Corazon Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 95.3%).
- •Walnut Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 24.9).
- •KIPP Corazon Academy is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 555.
- •KIPP Corazon Academy is a charter school while Walnut Park 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 Corazon Academy better than Walnut Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Corazon Academy ranks higher (37.1 vs 11.5 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 Corazon Academy and Walnut Park Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between South Gate and Huntington Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Corazon Academy: 1,070. Walnut Park Elementary: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Corazon Academy and Walnut Park Elementary rank in California?
KIPP Corazon Academy is 2760th of 5,693 and Walnut Park Elementary is 5361st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).