Hearthstone vs Poplar Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hearthstone
Oroville · Charter other · Grades K–12
185 students
Poplar Avenue Elementary
Oroville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
321 students
| Measure | Hearthstone Oroville, California | Poplar Avenue Elementary Oroville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #5000 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #47754 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 185 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Oroville | Oroville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poplar Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Hearthstone does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Hearthstone does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.2% vs 84.4%).
- •Hearthstone does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 21.4).
- •Poplar Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 321 students compared with 185.
- •Hearthstone is a charter school while Poplar Avenue 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 Hearthstone better than Poplar Avenue 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 Hearthstone and Poplar Avenue Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Oroville and Oroville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hearthstone: 185. Poplar Avenue Elementary: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hearthstone and Poplar Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Hearthstone is unranked and Poplar Avenue Elementary is 5000th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).