F. C. Joyce TK-8 vs Fairmont Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 117 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
F. C. Joyce TK-8
North Highlands · Public elementary · Grades K–8
537 students
Fairmont Elementary
El Cerrito · Public elementary · Grades K–6
537 students
| Measure | F. C. Joyce TK-8 North Highlands, California | Fairmont Elementary El Cerrito, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5522 of 5,693 | #2433 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49623 of 50,301 | #30991 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 537 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | North Highlands | El Cerrito |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmont Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 9.3).
- •Fairmont Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Fairmont Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •Fairmont Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 93.9%).
- •F. C. Joyce TK-8 does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 23.3).
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 F. C. Joyce TK-8 better than Fairmont Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairmont Elementary ranks higher (41.4 vs 9.3 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 F. C. Joyce TK-8 and Fairmont Elementary?
About 117 km in a straight line, between North Highlands and El Cerrito in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F. C. Joyce TK-8: 537. Fairmont Elementary: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F. C. Joyce TK-8 and Fairmont Elementary rank in California?
F. C. Joyce TK-8 is 5522nd of 5,693 and Fairmont Elementary is 2433rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).