Golden Valley Charter vs Pierpont Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Valley Charter
Ventura · Charter other · Grades K–12
574 students
Pierpont Elementary
Ventura · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
| Measure | Golden Valley Charter Ventura, California | Pierpont Elementary Ventura, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #1092 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #14549 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 574 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 31.9 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 62% |
| city | Ventura | Ventura |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pierpont Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 34%).
- •Pierpont Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Pierpont Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 35.5%).
- •Pierpont Elementary does better on students per teacher (27.6 vs 31.9).
- •Golden Valley Charter is the larger school with 574 students compared with 304.
- •Golden Valley Charter is a charter school while Pierpont Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Golden Valley Charter better than Pierpont Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Golden Valley Charter and Pierpont Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ventura and Ventura in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Valley Charter: 574. Pierpont Elementary: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Valley Charter and Pierpont Elementary rank in California?
Golden Valley Charter is unranked and Pierpont Elementary is 1092nd of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).