Highlands Elementary vs Stoneman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elementary
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
480 students
Stoneman Elementary
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
602 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary Pittsburg, California | Stoneman Elementary Pittsburg, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4420 of 5,693 | #4594 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45032 of 50,301 | #45936 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 480 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 19% |
| city | Pittsburg | Pittsburg |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.7 vs 18.3).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 19%).
- •Stoneman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 81.2%).
- •Stoneman Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 22.9).
- •Stoneman Elementary is the larger school with 602 students compared with 480.
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 Highlands Elementary better than Stoneman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary ranks higher (19.7 vs 18.3 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 Highlands Elementary and Stoneman Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pittsburg and Pittsburg in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary: 480. Stoneman Elementary: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary and Stoneman Elementary rank in California?
Highlands Elementary is 4420th of 5,693 and Stoneman Elementary is 4594th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).