Cleo Gordon Elementary vs Dan O. Root Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleo Gordon Elementary
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students
Dan O. Root Elementary
Suisun City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
| Measure | Cleo Gordon Elementary Fairfield, California | Dan O. Root Elementary Suisun City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5301 of 5,693 | #3803 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48833 of 50,301 | #41750 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 464 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 26.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| city | Fairfield | Suisun City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dan O. Root Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.9 vs 12.1).
- •Dan O. Root Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Dan O. Root Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 26%).
- •Dan O. Root Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 90.5%).
- •Cleo Gordon Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 26.6).
- •Cleo Gordon Elementary is the larger school with 464 students compared with 426.
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 Cleo Gordon Elementary better than Dan O. Root Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dan O. Root Elementary ranks higher (24.9 vs 12.1 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 Cleo Gordon Elementary and Dan O. Root Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Suisun City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleo Gordon Elementary: 464. Dan O. Root Elementary: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleo Gordon Elementary and Dan O. Root Elementary rank in California?
Cleo Gordon Elementary is 5301st of 5,693 and Dan O. Root Elementary is 3803rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).