David W. Long Elementary vs Sierra Lakes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.0 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
Sierra Lakes Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
902 students
| Measure | David W. Long Elementary Fontana, California | Sierra Lakes Elementary Fontana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #794 of 5,693 | #3006 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10996 of 50,301 | #36139 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 757 | 902 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 902 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.2% | 63.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 30% |
| city | Fontana | Fontana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David W. Long Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 33.7).
- •David W. Long Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 30%).
- •David W. Long Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 48%).
- •David W. Long Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 63.3%).
- •Sierra Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 25.2).
- •Sierra Lakes Elementary is the larger school with 902 students compared with 757.
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 Sierra Lakes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), David W. Long Elementary ranks higher (70.4 vs 33.7 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 Sierra Lakes Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Fontana and Fontana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David W. Long Elementary: 757. Sierra Lakes Elementary: 902. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David W. Long Elementary and Sierra Lakes Elementary rank in California?
David W. Long Elementary is 794th of 5,693 and Sierra Lakes Elementary is 3006th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).