KIPP Ignite Academy vs Russell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 918 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
Russell Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
739 students
| Measure | KIPP Ignite Academy Los Angeles, California | Russell Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4913 of 5,693 | #4306 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47435 of 50,301 | #44482 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 448 | 739 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 739 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 15.4).
- •Russell Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Russell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 17%).
- •KIPP Ignite Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.1% vs 97.4%).
- •Russell Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 21.3).
- •Russell Elementary is the larger school with 739 students compared with 448.
- •KIPP Ignite Academy is a charter school while Russell 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 Russell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Russell Elementary ranks higher (20.6 vs 15.4 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 Ignite Academy and Russell Elementary?
About 918 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Ignite Academy: 448. Russell Elementary: 739. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Ignite Academy and Russell Elementary rank in California?
KIPP Ignite Academy is 4913th of 5,693 and Russell Elementary is 4306th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).