Everest Value vs Canfield Avenue Elementary
Canfield Avenue Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.2/10 compared to 4.2/10. In math proficiency, Canfield Avenue Elementary leads at 62.0%.
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Everest Value
Los Angeles, CA
352 students
Canfield Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles, CA
296 students
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| Metric | Everest Value | Canfield Avenue Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.2 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.8 | 9.6 |
| Growth Score | 1.1 | 3.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 85.8% | 48.6% |
| Environment Score | 9.5 | 8.0 |
| State Rank | #8,748 of 9,557 | #5,262 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 9th | 45th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Everest Value | Canfield Avenue Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 47.0% | 62.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 67.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Everest Value | Canfield Avenue Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 8th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 352 | 296 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 19.6:1 | 21.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 85.8% | 48.6% |
| District | Everest Value District | Los Angeles Unified |
| City | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Los Angeles (90004) | Los Angeles (90035) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,655 | $108,224 |
| Median Home Value | $1,457,200 | $1,844,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,752 | $2,486 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 40.0% | 68.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% | 7.8% |
| Avg Commute | 32 min | 26 min |
The data story: Everest Value vs Canfield Avenue Elementary
Canfield Avenue Elementary outranks Everest Value by a substantial margin in California's statewide standings: Canfield Avenue Elementary sits at #63 of 9,533 California schools while Everest Value ranks #641 of 9,533 — a gap of 578 positions. On the 10-point overall scale, Canfield Avenue Elementary scores 9.4 versus Everest Value's 8.6, a difference of 0.8 points. Both schools clear the bar for strong schools, but Canfield Avenue Elementary consistently places in the top 1% of the state, making the performance gap meaningful for parents prioritizing academic outcomes.
The academic and growth data reinforce that separation. Canfield Avenue Elementary holds a 9.7 academic score against Everest Value's 8.5 — a 1.2-point delta — and a 9.8 growth score against Everest Value's 8.3, a 1.5-point gap. Growth scores measure how much students advance relative to academic peers year over year, so Canfield Avenue Elementary's 9.8 signals that students are gaining ground at a pace that ranks among California's best, regardless of where they start.
The two schools serve meaningfully different populations. Everest Value enrolls 352 students with 86% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need community. Canfield Avenue Elementary enrolls 296 students with 49% on free or reduced-price lunch. On classroom density, Everest Value's student-teacher ratio is 19.6:1 compared to Canfield Avenue Elementary's 21.1:1 — Everest Value actually offers slightly more adult attention per student despite its larger enrollment.
Structurally, the schools differ in type, grade span, and governance. Everest Value is a charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grade, meaning families who enroll there can stay through middle school without a transition. Canfield Avenue Elementary is a traditional public school covering kindergarten through fifth grade only, so families will need to plan a middle school move after fifth grade. Charter status at Everest Value typically involves an enrollment lottery and may draw from a broader geographic zone rather than a fixed attendance boundary.
Editorial summary generated May 2026 · sonnet
Who each school fits
Everest Value
Everest Value suits families seeking a single-campus K–8 path that avoids a middle school transition, particularly those in a high-need community who want a charter option with slightly smaller class sizes (19.6:1). The school's strong statewide rank of #641 still places it well above average among California's 9,533 schools.
Canfield Avenue Elementary
Canfield Avenue Elementary is the stronger academic pick for families who prioritize top-tier performance — its #63 statewide rank, 9.7 academic score, and 9.8 growth score put it in California's top 1%. It fits families zoned to its attendance boundary who want a traditional public K–5 and are prepared to research middle school options separately.