Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence vs Ira A. Fulton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
Sun Lakes · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
796 students
Ira A. Fulton Elementary
Chandler · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
502 students
| Measure | Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence Sun Lakes, Arizona | Ira A. Fulton Elementary Chandler, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #48 of 1,136 | #207 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #4147 of 50,301 | #12198 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 796 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 796 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 59% |
| city | Sun Lakes | Chandler |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 68.7).
- •Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence does better on math proficiency (88% vs 59%).
- •Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 67%).
- •Ira A. Fulton Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.9).
- •Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence is the larger school with 796 students compared with 502.
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 Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence better than Ira A. Fulton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence ranks higher (81.5 vs 68.7 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 Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence and Ira A. Fulton Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sun Lakes and Chandler in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence: 796. Ira A. Fulton Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence and Ira A. Fulton Elementary rank in Arizona?
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence is 48th of 1,136 and Ira A. Fulton Elementary is 207th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).