Armona Elementary vs Pioneer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armona Elementary
Armona · Public elementary · Grades K–4
571 students
Pioneer Elementary
Hanford · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
518 students
| Measure | Armona Elementary Armona, California | Pioneer Elementary Hanford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3238 of 5,693 | #1837 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37854 of 50,301 | #24412 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 571 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.9% | 50.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 49% |
| city | Armona | Hanford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 31.0).
- •Pioneer Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 40%).
- •Pioneer Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Pioneer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.2% vs 84.9%).
- •Armona Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 24.7).
- •Armona Elementary is the larger school with 571 students compared with 518.
- •Armona Elementary is a public school while Pioneer Elementary is a charter 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 Armona Elementary better than Pioneer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Elementary ranks higher (51.1 vs 31.0 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 Armona Elementary and Pioneer Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Armona and Hanford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Armona Elementary: 571. Pioneer Elementary: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Armona Elementary and Pioneer Elementary rank in California?
Armona Elementary is 3238th of 5,693 and Pioneer Elementary is 1837th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).