Cambridge Elementary vs Fairmont Charter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Elementary
Vacaville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
738 students
Fairmont Charter Elementary
Vacaville · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
586 students
| Measure | Cambridge Elementary Vacaville, California | Fairmont Charter Elementary Vacaville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2106 of 5,693 | #3739 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #27591 of 50,301 | #41330 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 738 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 29% |
| city | Vacaville | Vacaville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cambridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 25.6).
- •Cambridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 29%).
- •Cambridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Cambridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 69.8%).
- •Cambridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 22.5).
- •Cambridge Elementary is the larger school with 738 students compared with 586.
- •Cambridge Elementary is a public school while Fairmont Charter Elementary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cambridge Elementary better than Fairmont Charter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cambridge Elementary ranks higher (46.4 vs 25.6 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 Cambridge Elementary and Fairmont Charter Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Vacaville and Vacaville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge Elementary: 738. Fairmont Charter Elementary: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge Elementary and Fairmont Charter Elementary rank in California?
Cambridge Elementary is 2106th of 5,693 and Fairmont Charter Elementary is 3739th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).