New Designs Charter vs Norwood Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 546 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Designs Charter
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 6–12
784 students
Norwood Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
347 students
| Measure | New Designs Charter Los Angeles, California | Norwood Street Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1004 of 1,343 | #5108 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14518 of 16,910 | #48142 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 784 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 784 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.4% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 43.6 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 24% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Designs Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.3 vs 13.9).
- •Norwood Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 23%).
- •New Designs Charter does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 28%).
- •New Designs Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.4% vs 95.4%).
- •Norwood Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 43.6).
- •New Designs Charter is the larger school with 784 students compared with 347.
- •New Designs Charter is a charter school while Norwood 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 New Designs Charter better than Norwood Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), New Designs Charter ranks higher (24.3 vs 13.9 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 New Designs Charter and Norwood Street Elementary?
About 546 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Designs Charter: 784. Norwood Street Elementary: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Designs Charter and Norwood Street Elementary rank in California?
New Designs Charter is 1004th of 1,343 and Norwood Street Elementary is 5108th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).