Dover Elementary vs Laurel Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Elementary
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
463 students
Laurel Creek Elementary
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
648 students
| Measure | Dover Elementary Fairfield, California | Laurel Creek Elementary Fairfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5407 of 5,693 | #3332 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49197 of 50,301 | #38617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 463 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 34% |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 10.9).
- •Laurel Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 9%).
- •Laurel Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 23%).
- •Laurel Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 81.4%).
- •Dover Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 25.9).
- •Laurel Creek Elementary is the larger school with 648 students compared with 463.
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 Dover Elementary better than Laurel Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Creek Elementary ranks higher (29.9 vs 10.9 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 Dover Elementary and Laurel Creek Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Elementary: 463. Laurel Creek Elementary: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Elementary and Laurel Creek Elementary rank in California?
Dover Elementary is 5407th of 5,693 and Laurel Creek Elementary is 3332nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).