Camino Polytechnic vs Pinewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Camino Polytechnic
Camino · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
31 students
Pinewood Elementary
Pollock Pines · Public elementary · Grades K–4
339 students
| Measure | Camino Polytechnic Camino, California | Pinewood Elementary Pollock Pines, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2648 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #32843 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 31 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 31 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 31.0 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 37% |
| city | Camino | Pollock Pines |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Camino Polytechnic scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 38.7).
- •Pinewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34.5%).
- •Camino Polytechnic does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 47%).
- •Pinewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 64.5%).
- •Pinewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 31.0).
- •Pinewood Elementary is the larger school with 339 students compared with 31.
- •Camino Polytechnic is a charter school while Pinewood 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 Camino Polytechnic better than Pinewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Camino Polytechnic ranks higher (44.1 vs 38.7 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 Camino Polytechnic and Pinewood Elementary?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Camino and Pollock Pines in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Camino Polytechnic: 31. Pinewood Elementary: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Camino Polytechnic and Pinewood Elementary rank in California?
Camino Polytechnic is unranked and Pinewood Elementary is 2648th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).