Pioneer Elementary vs Thomas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 217 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pioneer Elementary
Brentwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
859 students
Thomas Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
859 students
| Measure | Pioneer Elementary Brentwood, California | Thomas Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1797 of 5,693 | #5013 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #23993 of 50,301 | #47803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 859 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 859 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.8 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 25% |
| city | Brentwood | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 14.7).
- •Pioneer Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 25%).
- •Pioneer Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 30%).
- •Thomas Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 26.8).
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 Pioneer Elementary better than Thomas Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Elementary ranks higher (51.7 vs 14.7 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 Pioneer Elementary and Thomas Elementary?
About 217 km in a straight line, between Brentwood and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer Elementary: 859. Thomas Elementary: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer Elementary and Thomas Elementary rank in California?
Pioneer Elementary is 1797th of 5,693 and Thomas Elementary is 5013th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).