Plumas Avenue Elementary vs Poplar Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plumas Avenue Elementary
Oroville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students
Poplar Avenue Elementary
Oroville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
321 students
| Measure | Plumas Avenue Elementary Oroville, California | Poplar Avenue Elementary Oroville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3348 of 5,693 | #5000 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38711 of 50,301 | #47754 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 322 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Oroville | Oroville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plumas Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 14.8).
- •Plumas Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Plumas Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Poplar Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 87%).
- •Poplar Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 24.8).
- •Plumas Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 322 students compared with 321.
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 Plumas Avenue Elementary better than Poplar Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plumas Avenue Elementary ranks higher (29.8 vs 14.8 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 Plumas Avenue Elementary and Poplar Avenue Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Oroville and Oroville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plumas Avenue Elementary: 322. Poplar Avenue Elementary: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plumas Avenue Elementary and Poplar Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Plumas Avenue Elementary is 3348th of 5,693 and Poplar Avenue Elementary is 5000th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).