Denker Avenue Elementary vs Fairlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 532 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denker Avenue Elementary
Gardena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
670 students
Fairlands Elementary
Pleasanton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
670 students
| Measure | Denker Avenue Elementary Gardena, California | Fairlands Elementary Pleasanton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2551 of 5,693 | #145 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31989 of 50,301 | #3686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 670 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 10.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 84% |
| city | Gardena | Pleasanton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 39.9).
- •Fairlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 44%).
- •Fairlands Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 54%).
- •Fairlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 79.9%).
- •Denker Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 25.8).
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 Denker Avenue Elementary better than Fairlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairlands Elementary ranks higher (82.4 vs 39.9 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 Denker Avenue Elementary and Fairlands Elementary?
About 532 km in a straight line, between Gardena and Pleasanton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denker Avenue Elementary: 670. Fairlands Elementary: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denker Avenue Elementary and Fairlands Elementary rank in California?
Denker Avenue Elementary is 2551st of 5,693 and Fairlands Elementary is 145th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).