Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria vs Pine Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 843 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria
Orcutt · Charter other · Grades K–12
153 students
Pine Grove Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
569 students
| Measure | Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria Orcutt, California | Pine Grove Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2003 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #26388 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 153 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 153 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 47% |
| city | Orcutt | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 7.5%).
- •Pine Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 27%).
- •Pine Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 62.1%).
- •Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria does better on students per teacher (25.5 vs 27.1).
- •Pine Grove Elementary is the larger school with 569 students compared with 153.
- •Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria is a charter school while Pine Grove 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 Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria better than Pine Grove 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 Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria and Pine Grove Elementary?
About 843 m in a straight line, between Orcutt and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria: 153. Pine Grove Elementary: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria and Pine Grove Elementary rank in California?
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria is unranked and Pine Grove Elementary is 2003rd of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).