E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning vs Fairview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–8
492 students
Fairview Elementary
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
591 students
| Measure | E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning Fairfield, California | Fairview Elementary Fairfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5497 of 5,693 | #4738 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49553 of 50,301 | #46647 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 492 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 28% |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.9 vs 9.6).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 13%).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 93.1%).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 25.9).
- •Fairview Elementary is the larger school with 591 students compared with 492.
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 E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning better than Fairview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview Elementary ranks higher (16.9 vs 9.6 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 E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning and Fairview Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning: 492. Fairview Elementary: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning and Fairview Elementary rank in California?
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning is 5497th of 5,693 and Fairview Elementary is 4738th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).