Branch Elementary vs Fairgrove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Branch Elementary
Arroyo Grande · Public elementary · Grades K–6
261 students
Fairgrove Elementary
Grover Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–6
365 students
| Measure | Branch Elementary Arroyo Grande, California | Fairgrove Elementary Grover Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1220 of 5,693 | #2576 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16297 of 50,301 | #32177 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 261 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| city | Arroyo Grande | Grover Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Branch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 39.6).
- •Branch Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Branch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Branch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 67.9%).
- •Fairgrove Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 21.8).
- •Fairgrove Elementary is the larger school with 365 students compared with 261.
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 Branch Elementary better than Fairgrove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Branch Elementary ranks higher (62.7 vs 39.6 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 Branch Elementary and Fairgrove Elementary?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Arroyo Grande and Grover Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Branch Elementary: 261. Fairgrove Elementary: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Branch Elementary and Fairgrove Elementary rank in California?
Branch Elementary is 1220th of 5,693 and Fairgrove Elementary is 2576th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).