Heights Elementary vs Parkside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heights Elementary
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
Parkside Elementary
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
565 students
| Measure | Heights Elementary Pittsburg, California | Parkside Elementary Pittsburg, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4802 of 5,693 | #4777 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46916 of 50,301 | #46830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 547 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 25% |
| city | Pittsburg | Pittsburg |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.4 vs 16.6).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.4% vs 83.5%).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 23.8).
- •Parkside Elementary is the larger school with 565 students compared with 547.
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 Heights Elementary better than Parkside 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 Heights Elementary and Parkside Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Pittsburg and Pittsburg in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heights Elementary: 547. Parkside Elementary: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heights Elementary and Parkside Elementary rank in California?
Heights Elementary is 4802nd of 5,693 and Parkside Elementary is 4777th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).