Emma C. Smith Elementary vs Pioneer TK-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 119 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emma C. Smith Elementary
Livermore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
648 students
Pioneer TK-8
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
648 students
| Measure | Emma C. Smith Elementary Livermore, California | Pioneer TK-8 Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #323 of 5,693 | #2883 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5414 of 50,301 | #35111 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 648 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.6% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 47% |
| city | Livermore | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emma C. Smith Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 35.3).
- •Emma C. Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 47%).
- •Emma C. Smith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 48%).
- •Emma C. Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.6% vs 86.6%).
- •Emma C. Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 25.9).
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 Emma C. Smith Elementary better than Pioneer TK-8?
On the Success Index (US), Emma C. Smith Elementary ranks higher (79.2 vs 35.3 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 Emma C. Smith Elementary and Pioneer TK-8?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Livermore and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emma C. Smith Elementary: 648. Pioneer TK-8: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emma C. Smith Elementary and Pioneer TK-8 rank in California?
Emma C. Smith Elementary is 323rd of 5,693 and Pioneer TK-8 is 2883rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).