Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter vs Penryn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter
Newcastle · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
349 students
Penryn Elementary
Penryn · Public elementary · Grades K–8
250 students
| Measure | Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter Newcastle, California | Penryn Elementary Penryn, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #912 of 5,693 | #606 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12424 of 50,301 | #8662 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 349 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Newcastle | Penryn |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penryn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 68.4).
- •Penryn Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Penryn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 12.3%).
- •Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.7).
- •Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter is the larger school with 349 students compared with 250.
- •Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter is a charter school while Penryn 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 Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter better than Penryn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Penryn Elementary ranks higher (73.9 vs 68.4 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 Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter and Penryn Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Penryn in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter: 349. Penryn Elementary: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter and Penryn Elementary rank in California?
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter is 912th of 5,693 and Penryn Elementary is 606th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).