Collins Elementary vs West County Mandarin
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
West County Mandarin
Pinole · Public elementary · Grades K–8
528 students
| Measure | Collins Elementary Pinole, California | West County Mandarin Pinole, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2976 of 5,693 | #1816 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35897 of 50,301 | #24234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 311 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 33.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Pinole | Pinole |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West County Mandarin scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 34.0).
- •West County Mandarin does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 50.5%).
- •Collins Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 23.0).
- •West County Mandarin is the larger school with 528 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 West County Mandarin?
On the Success Index (US), West County Mandarin ranks higher (51.4 vs 34.0 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 Collins Elementary and West County Mandarin?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pinole and Pinole in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collins Elementary: 311. West County Mandarin: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collins Elementary and West County Mandarin rank in California?
Collins Elementary is 2976th of 5,693 and West County Mandarin is 1816th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).