Gold Oak Elementary vs Pioneer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gold Oak Elementary
Placerville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
270 students
Pioneer Elementary
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades K–5
162 students
| Measure | Gold Oak Elementary Placerville, California | Pioneer Elementary Somerset, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1771 of 5,693 | #2255 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #23392 of 50,301 | #29283 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 270 | 162 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 162 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 40.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Placerville | Somerset |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gold Oak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 44.0).
- •Gold Oak Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Gold Oak Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 45.7%).
- •Gold Oak Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 40.5).
- •Gold Oak Elementary is the larger school with 270 students compared with 162.
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 Gold Oak Elementary better than Pioneer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gold Oak Elementary ranks higher (52.5 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 Gold Oak Elementary and Pioneer Elementary?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Placerville and Somerset in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gold Oak Elementary: 270. Pioneer Elementary: 162. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gold Oak Elementary and Pioneer Elementary rank in California?
Gold Oak Elementary is 1771st of 5,693 and Pioneer Elementary is 2255th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).