Patterson Road Elementary vs Pine Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Patterson Road Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
662 students
Pine Grove Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
569 students
| Measure | Patterson Road Elementary Santa Maria, California | Pine Grove Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2310 of 5,693 | #2003 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #29904 of 50,301 | #26388 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 662 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.9% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 27.6 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 43.1).
- •Pine Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Pine Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Pine Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 60.9%).
- •Pine Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (27.1 vs 27.6).
- •Patterson Road Elementary is the larger school with 662 students compared with 569.
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 Patterson Road Elementary better than Pine Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Grove Elementary ranks higher (48.2 vs 43.1 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 Patterson Road Elementary and Pine Grove Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Patterson Road Elementary: 662. Pine Grove Elementary: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Patterson Road Elementary and Pine Grove Elementary rank in California?
Patterson Road Elementary is 2310th of 5,693 and Pine Grove Elementary is 2003rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).