Bancroft Elementary vs Fair Oaks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bancroft Elementary
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
672 students
Fair Oaks Elementary
Pleasant Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
323 students
| Measure | Bancroft Elementary Walnut Creek, California | Fair Oaks Elementary Pleasant Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1002 of 5,693 | #5006 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13543 of 50,301 | #47773 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 672 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 17% |
| city | Walnut Creek | Pleasant Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bancroft Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 14.7).
- •Bancroft Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 17%).
- •Bancroft Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 32%).
- •Bancroft Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 85.4%).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 26.9).
- •Bancroft Elementary is the larger school with 672 students compared with 323.
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 Bancroft Elementary better than Fair Oaks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bancroft Elementary ranks higher (66.8 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 Bancroft Elementary and Fair Oaks Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bancroft Elementary: 672. Fair Oaks Elementary: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bancroft Elementary and Fair Oaks Elementary rank in California?
Bancroft Elementary is 1002nd of 5,693 and Fair Oaks Elementary is 5006th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).