Collins Elementary vs Lupine Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collins Elementary
Pinole · Public elementary · Grades K–6
311 students
Lupine Hills Elementary
Hercules · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
| Measure | Collins Elementary Pinole, California | Lupine Hills Elementary Hercules, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2976 of 5,693 | #3629 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35897 of 50,301 | #40720 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 311 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 73.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Pinole | Hercules |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Collins Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 26.5).
- •Collins Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 73.6%).
- •Collins Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.4).
- •Lupine Hills Elementary is the larger school with 387 students compared with 311.
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 Collins Elementary better than Lupine Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Collins Elementary ranks higher (34.0 vs 26.5 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 Collins Elementary and Lupine Hills Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Pinole and Hercules in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collins Elementary: 311. Lupine Hills Elementary: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collins Elementary and Lupine Hills Elementary rank in California?
Collins Elementary is 2976th of 5,693 and Lupine Hills Elementary is 3629th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).