Eugene Padan Elementary vs Fairmont Charter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eugene Padan Elementary
Vacaville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
751 students
Fairmont Charter Elementary
Vacaville · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
586 students
| Measure | Eugene Padan Elementary Vacaville, California | Fairmont Charter Elementary Vacaville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3646 of 5,693 | #3739 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40838 of 50,301 | #41330 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 751 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 751 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 29% |
| city | Vacaville | Vacaville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (26.3 vs 25.6).
- •Fairmont Charter Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Eugene Padan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Fairmont Charter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 71.8%).
- •Fairmont Charter Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 25.0).
- •Eugene Padan Elementary is the larger school with 751 students compared with 586.
- •Eugene Padan Elementary is a public school while Fairmont Charter Elementary is a charter 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 Eugene Padan Elementary better than Fairmont Charter Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Eugene Padan Elementary and Fairmont Charter Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Vacaville and Vacaville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eugene Padan Elementary: 751. Fairmont Charter Elementary: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eugene Padan Elementary and Fairmont Charter Elementary rank in California?
Eugene Padan Elementary is 3646th of 5,693 and Fairmont Charter Elementary is 3739th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).