Cinnabar Elementary vs Plum Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 239 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cinnabar Elementary
Petaluma · Public elementary · Grades K–K
20 students
Plum Valley Elementary
Paynes Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
20 students
| Measure | Cinnabar Elementary Petaluma, California | Plum Valley Elementary Paynes Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–K | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 20 | 20 |
| Enrollment | 20 | 20 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24.5% |
| city | Petaluma | Paynes Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cinnabar Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 25.4).
- •Cinnabar Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 70%).
- •Plum Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 20.0).
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 Cinnabar Elementary better than Plum Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cinnabar Elementary ranks higher (44.4 vs 25.4 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 Cinnabar Elementary and Plum Valley Elementary?
About 239 km in a straight line, between Petaluma and Paynes Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cinnabar Elementary: 20. Plum Valley Elementary: 20. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cinnabar Elementary and Plum Valley Elementary rank in California?
Cinnabar Elementary is unranked and Plum Valley Elementary is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).