Ardenwood Elementary vs Pioneer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardenwood Elementary
Fremont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
637 students
Pioneer Elementary
Union City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
623 students
| Measure | Ardenwood Elementary Fremont, California | Pioneer Elementary Union City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 5,693 | #1665 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4399 of 50,301 | #21961 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 637 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 637 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 53% |
| city | Fremont | Union City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ardenwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 54.6).
- •Ardenwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 53%).
- •Ardenwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 60%).
- •Ardenwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 49.1%).
- •Ardenwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.5 vs 27.1).
- •Ardenwood Elementary is the larger school with 637 students compared with 623.
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 Ardenwood Elementary better than Pioneer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ardenwood Elementary ranks higher (81.0 vs 54.6 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 Ardenwood Elementary and Pioneer Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Fremont and Union City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ardenwood Elementary: 637. Pioneer Elementary: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ardenwood Elementary and Pioneer Elementary rank in California?
Ardenwood Elementary is 221st of 5,693 and Pioneer Elementary is 1665th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).