Douglas City Elementary vs Pioneer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 297 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas City Elementary
Douglas City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
162 students
Pioneer Elementary
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades K–5
162 students
| Measure | Douglas City Elementary Douglas City, California | Pioneer Elementary Somerset, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #818 of 5,693 | #2255 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11368 of 50,301 | #29283 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 162 | 162 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 162 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 40.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 32% |
| city | Douglas City | Somerset |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas City Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 44.0).
- •Douglas City Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Douglas City Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Pioneer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 50.6%).
- •Douglas City Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 40.5).
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 Douglas City Elementary better than Pioneer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas City Elementary ranks higher (69.9 vs 44.0 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 Douglas City Elementary and Pioneer Elementary?
About 297 km in a straight line, between Douglas City and Somerset in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas City Elementary: 162. Pioneer Elementary: 162. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas City Elementary and Pioneer Elementary rank in California?
Douglas City Elementary is 818th of 5,693 and Pioneer Elementary is 2255th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).