Cordelia Hills Elementary vs Nelda Mundy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cordelia Hills Elementary
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
754 students
Nelda Mundy Elementary
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
756 students
| Measure | Cordelia Hills Elementary Fairfield, California | Nelda Mundy Elementary Fairfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1024 of 5,693 | #698 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13760 of 50,301 | #9801 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 754 | 756 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 756 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 70% |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelda Mundy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 66.5).
- •Nelda Mundy Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 66%).
- •Nelda Mundy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 65%).
- •Nelda Mundy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 33.6%).
- •Nelda Mundy Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 26.0).
- •Nelda Mundy Elementary is the larger school with 756 students compared with 754.
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 Cordelia Hills Elementary better than Nelda Mundy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nelda Mundy Elementary ranks higher (72.2 vs 66.5 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 Cordelia Hills Elementary and Nelda Mundy Elementary?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cordelia Hills Elementary: 754. Nelda Mundy Elementary: 756. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cordelia Hills Elementary and Nelda Mundy Elementary rank in California?
Cordelia Hills Elementary is 1024th of 5,693 and Nelda Mundy Elementary is 698th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).