KIPP Empower Academy vs Manchester Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 469 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Empower Academy
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
588 students
Manchester Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
509 students
| Measure | KIPP Empower Academy Los Angeles, California | Manchester Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3428 of 5,693 | #5262 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39266 of 50,301 | #48685 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 1–6 |
| Students | 588 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 588 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Empower Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 12.5).
- •KIPP Empower Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •KIPP Empower Academy does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •KIPP Empower Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 98%).
- •Manchester Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 21.8).
- •KIPP Empower Academy is the larger school with 588 students compared with 509.
- •KIPP Empower Academy is a charter school while Manchester Avenue 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 Empower Academy better than Manchester Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Empower Academy ranks higher (28.9 vs 12.5 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 Empower Academy and Manchester Avenue Elementary?
About 469 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Empower Academy: 588. Manchester Avenue Elementary: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Empower Academy and Manchester Avenue Elementary rank in California?
KIPP Empower Academy is 3428th of 5,693 and Manchester Avenue Elementary is 5262nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).