KIPP Ignite Academy vs Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 814 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Ignite Academy
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
448 students
Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
527 students
| Measure | KIPP Ignite Academy Los Angeles, California | Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4913 of 5,693 | #4818 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47435 of 50,301 | #46982 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 448 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.4 vs 16.3).
- •KIPP Ignite Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •KIPP Ignite Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.1% vs 97%).
- •Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 21.3).
- •Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary is the larger school with 527 students compared with 448.
- •KIPP Ignite Academy is a charter school while Ninety-Sixth Street 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 Ignite Academy better than Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are KIPP Ignite Academy and Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Ignite Academy: 448. Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Ignite Academy and Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary rank in California?
KIPP Ignite Academy is 4913th of 5,693 and Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary is 4818th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).