Emerson Community Charter vs Fairburn Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 709 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Community Charter
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
454 students
Fairburn Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
| Measure | Emerson Community Charter Los Angeles, California | Fairburn Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #584 of 1,334 | #217 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10107 of 15,369 | #4357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 454 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 87% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairburn Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 38.7).
- •Fairburn Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 36%).
- •Fairburn Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 47%).
- •Fairburn Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 57.9%).
- •Emerson Community Charter does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 24.5).
- •Fairburn Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 466 students compared with 454.
- •Emerson Community Charter is a charter school while Fairburn Avenue Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Emerson Community Charter better than Fairburn Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairburn Avenue Elementary ranks higher (81.1 vs 38.7 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 Emerson Community Charter and Fairburn Avenue Elementary?
About 709 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Community Charter: 454. Fairburn Avenue Elementary: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Community Charter and Fairburn Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Emerson Community Charter is 584th of 1,334 and Fairburn Avenue Elementary is 217th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).