Pine Forest School vs Thomas M Knoles Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pine Forest School
Flagstaff · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
215 students
Thomas M Knoles Elementary School
Flagstaff · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
| Measure | Pine Forest School Flagstaff, Arizona | Thomas M Knoles Elementary School Flagstaff, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #575 of 1,136 | #515 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #32514 of 50,301 | #29490 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 215 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 40% |
| city | Flagstaff | Flagstaff |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas M Knoles Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 39.2).
- •Thomas M Knoles Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Thomas M Knoles Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Pine Forest School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.6).
- •Thomas M Knoles Elementary School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 215.
- •Pine Forest School is a charter school while Thomas M Knoles Elementary School 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 Pine Forest School better than Thomas M Knoles Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas M Knoles Elementary School ranks higher (43.7 vs 39.2 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 Pine Forest School and Thomas M Knoles Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Flagstaff and Flagstaff in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pine Forest School: 215. Thomas M Knoles Elementary School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pine Forest School and Thomas M Knoles Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Pine Forest School is 575th of 1,136 and Thomas M Knoles Elementary School is 515th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).