Mineral King Elementary vs Pinkham Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mineral King Elementary
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
569 students
Pinkham Elementary
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
476 students
| Measure | Mineral King Elementary Visalia, California | Pinkham Elementary Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3759 of 5,693 | #3694 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41461 of 50,301 | #41090 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 569 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 29% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (25.4 vs 26.0).
- •Mineral King Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 29%).
- •Pinkham Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Pinkham Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.6% vs 75.2%).
- •Pinkham Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.7).
- •Mineral King Elementary is the larger school with 569 students compared with 476.
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 Mineral King Elementary better than Pinkham 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 Mineral King Elementary and Pinkham Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mineral King Elementary: 569. Pinkham Elementary: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mineral King Elementary and Pinkham Elementary rank in California?
Mineral King Elementary is 3759th of 5,693 and Pinkham Elementary is 3694th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).