Learning by Design Charter vs YES Academy
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.
Learning by Design Charter
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
114 students
YES Academy
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
| Measure | Learning by Design Charter Los Angeles, California | YES Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4392 of 5,693 | #5681 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44910 of 50,301 | #50169 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 114 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 114 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 11% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Learning by Design Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 5.5).
- •Learning by Design Charter does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 11%).
- •Learning by Design Charter does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 12%).
- •Learning by Design Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.1% vs 97%).
- •YES Academy does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.8).
- •YES Academy is the larger school with 462 students compared with 114.
- •Learning by Design Charter is a charter school while YES Academy 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 Learning by Design Charter better than YES Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Learning by Design Charter ranks higher (19.9 vs 5.5 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 Learning by Design Charter and YES Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Learning by Design Charter: 114. YES Academy: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Learning by Design Charter and YES Academy rank in California?
Learning by Design Charter is 4392nd of 5,693 and YES Academy is 5681st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).