Carmen Dragon Elementary vs Pioneer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmen Dragon Elementary
Antioch · Public elementary · Grades K–6
495 students
Pioneer Elementary
Brentwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
859 students
| Measure | Carmen Dragon Elementary Antioch, California | Pioneer Elementary Brentwood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4441 of 5,693 | #1797 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45141 of 50,301 | #23993 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 495 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 53% |
| city | Antioch | Brentwood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 19.5).
- •Pioneer Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 18%).
- •Pioneer Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 27%).
- •Carmen Dragon Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 26.8).
- •Pioneer Elementary is the larger school with 859 students compared with 495.
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 Carmen Dragon Elementary better than Pioneer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Elementary ranks higher (51.7 vs 19.5 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 Carmen Dragon Elementary and Pioneer Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Antioch and Brentwood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmen Dragon Elementary: 495. Pioneer Elementary: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmen Dragon Elementary and Pioneer Elementary rank in California?
Carmen Dragon Elementary is 4441st of 5,693 and Pioneer Elementary is 1797th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).