Ione Elementary vs Palm Tree Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 489 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ione Elementary
Ione · Public elementary · Grades K–6
564 students
Palm Tree Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
564 students
| Measure | Ione Elementary Ione, California | Palm Tree Elementary Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2456 of 5,693 | #4878 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31208 of 50,301 | #47267 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 564 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| city | Ione | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ione Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 15.8).
- •Ione Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Ione Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Ione Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 91.1%).
- •Ione Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.6 vs 26.9).
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 Ione Elementary better than Palm Tree Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ione Elementary ranks higher (41.1 vs 15.8 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 Ione Elementary and Palm Tree Elementary?
About 489 km in a straight line, between Ione and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ione Elementary: 564. Palm Tree Elementary: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ione Elementary and Palm Tree Elementary rank in California?
Ione Elementary is 2456th of 5,693 and Palm Tree Elementary is 4878th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).