La Ballona Elementary vs Palms Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Ballona Elementary
Culver City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
Palms Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
229 students
| Measure | La Ballona Elementary Culver City, California | Palms Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1764 of 5,693 | #3866 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #23327 of 50,301 | #42137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 531 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.9% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 27% |
| city | Culver City | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Ballona Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 24.3).
- •La Ballona Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •La Ballona Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 32%).
- •La Ballona Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 78.6%).
- •Palms Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 21.2).
- •La Ballona Elementary is the larger school with 531 students compared with 229.
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 La Ballona Elementary better than Palms Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Ballona Elementary ranks higher (52.6 vs 24.3 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 La Ballona Elementary and Palms Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Culver City and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Ballona Elementary: 531. Palms Elementary: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Ballona Elementary and Palms Elementary rank in California?
La Ballona Elementary is 1764th of 5,693 and Palms Elementary is 3866th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).