E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning vs K. I. Jones Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.6 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
K. I. Jones Elementary
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
760 students
| Measure | E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning Fairfield, California | K. I. Jones Elementary Fairfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5497 of 5,693 | #1278 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49553 of 50,301 | #16994 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 492 | 760 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 760 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 63% |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •K. I. Jones Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 9.6).
- •K. I. Jones Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 13%).
- •K. I. Jones Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 28%).
- •K. I. Jones Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 93.1%).
- •E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning does better on students per teacher (25.9 vs 26.2).
- •K. I. Jones Elementary is the larger school with 760 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 K. I. Jones Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), K. I. Jones Elementary ranks higher (61.7 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 K. I. Jones Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning: 492. K. I. Jones Elementary: 760. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning and K. I. Jones Elementary rank in California?
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning is 5497th of 5,693 and K. I. Jones Elementary is 1278th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).