Cleo Gordon Elementary vs Dover Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 660 m 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
Dover Elementary
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
463 students
| Measure | Cleo Gordon Elementary Fairfield, California | Dover Elementary Fairfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5301 of 5,693 | #5407 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48833 of 50,301 | #49197 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 464 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 9% |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cleo Gordon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.1 vs 10.9).
- •Cleo Gordon Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 9%).
- •Cleo Gordon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •Dover Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.4% vs 90.5%).
- •Dover Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 24.4).
- •Cleo Gordon Elementary is the larger school with 464 students compared with 463.
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 Dover Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cleo Gordon Elementary ranks higher (12.1 vs 10.9 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 Dover Elementary?
About 660 m in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleo Gordon Elementary: 464. Dover Elementary: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleo Gordon Elementary and Dover Elementary rank in California?
Cleo Gordon Elementary is 5301st of 5,693 and Dover Elementary is 5407th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).