Bonita Elementary vs Fairlawn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bonita Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
535 students
Fairlawn Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
716 students
| Measure | Bonita Elementary Santa Maria, California | Fairlawn Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5289 of 5,693 | #5128 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48788 of 50,301 | #48207 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 535 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 26% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairlawn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.7 vs 12.2).
- •Fairlawn Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •Fairlawn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 25%).
- •Fairlawn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 97.8%).
- •Bonita Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 21.1).
- •Fairlawn Elementary is the larger school with 716 students compared with 535.
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 Bonita Elementary better than Fairlawn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairlawn Elementary ranks higher (13.7 vs 12.2 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 Bonita Elementary and Fairlawn Elementary?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonita Elementary: 535. Fairlawn Elementary: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonita Elementary and Fairlawn Elementary rank in California?
Bonita Elementary is 5289th of 5,693 and Fairlawn Elementary is 5128th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).