Center Elementary vs Tolenas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center Elementary
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
640 students
Tolenas Elementary
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
316 students
| Measure | Center Elementary Fairfield, California | Tolenas Elementary Fairfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1863 of 5,693 | #5312 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24793 of 50,301 | #48884 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 640 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 21% |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 12.0).
- •Center Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 21%).
- •Center Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 21%).
- •Center Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 83.9%).
- •Tolenas Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 25.6).
- •Center Elementary is the larger school with 640 students compared with 316.
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 Center Elementary better than Tolenas Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Center Elementary ranks higher (50.5 vs 12.0 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 Center Elementary and Tolenas Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center Elementary: 640. Tolenas Elementary: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center Elementary and Tolenas Elementary rank in California?
Center Elementary is 1863rd of 5,693 and Tolenas Elementary is 5312th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).