David W. Long Elementary vs Falcon Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David W. Long Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
757 students
Falcon Ridge Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
546 students
| Measure | David W. Long Elementary Fontana, California | Falcon Ridge Elementary Fontana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #794 of 5,693 | #1398 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10996 of 50,301 | #18642 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 757 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.2% | 26.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 50% |
| city | Fontana | Fontana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David W. Long Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 59.3).
- •David W. Long Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 50%).
- •David W. Long Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 58%).
- •David W. Long Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 26.6%).
- •Falcon Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 25.2).
- •David W. Long Elementary is the larger school with 757 students compared with 546.
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 David W. Long Elementary better than Falcon Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), David W. Long Elementary ranks higher (70.4 vs 59.3 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 David W. Long Elementary and Falcon Ridge Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Fontana and Fontana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David W. Long Elementary: 757. Falcon Ridge Elementary: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David W. Long Elementary and Falcon Ridge Elementary rank in California?
David W. Long Elementary is 794th of 5,693 and Falcon Ridge Elementary is 1398th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).