Del Paso Heights Elementary vs Fairbanks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Paso Heights Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
477 students
Fairbanks Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
320 students
| Measure | Del Paso Heights Elementary Sacramento, California | Fairbanks Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5549 of 5,693 | #5568 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49719 of 50,301 | #49769 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 477 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 16% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (8.9 vs 8.7).
- •Del Paso Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Fairbanks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.8% vs 93.9%).
- •Fairbanks Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 25.1).
- •Del Paso Heights Elementary is the larger school with 477 students compared with 320.
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 Del Paso Heights Elementary better than Fairbanks Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Del Paso Heights Elementary and Fairbanks Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Paso Heights Elementary: 477. Fairbanks Elementary: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Paso Heights Elementary and Fairbanks Elementary rank in California?
Del Paso Heights Elementary is 5549th of 5,693 and Fairbanks Elementary is 5568th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).