New West Charter vs Richland Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New West Charter
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 6–12
980 students
Richland Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–7
280 students
| Measure | New West Charter Los Angeles, California | Richland Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 1,343 | #1047 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2296 of 16,910 | #13998 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 980 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 980 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.5% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New West Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 66.2).
- •Richland Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •New West Charter does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 57%).
- •Richland Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 18.5%).
- •New West Charter does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 21.5).
- •New West Charter is the larger school with 980 students compared with 280.
- •New West Charter is a charter school while Richland Avenue 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 West Charter better than Richland Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), New West Charter ranks higher (74.2 vs 66.2 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 West Charter and Richland Avenue Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New West Charter: 980. Richland Avenue Elementary: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New West Charter and Richland Avenue Elementary rank in California?
New West Charter is 64th of 1,343 and Richland Avenue Elementary is 1047th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).