Fair Avenue Elementary vs ISANA Cardinal Academy
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.
Fair Avenue Elementary
North Hollywood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
516 students
ISANA Cardinal Academy
Sun Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
294 students
| Measure | Fair Avenue Elementary North Hollywood, California | ISANA Cardinal Academy Sun Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4299 of 5,693 | #2746 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44451 of 50,301 | #33738 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 516 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 47% |
| city | North Hollywood | Sun Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ISANA Cardinal Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 20.6).
- •ISANA Cardinal Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •ISANA Cardinal Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •ISANA Cardinal Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 96.1%).
- •Fair Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 22.6).
- •Fair Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 516 students compared with 294.
- •Fair Avenue Elementary is a public school while ISANA Cardinal Academy 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 Fair Avenue Elementary better than ISANA Cardinal Academy?
On the Success Index (US), ISANA Cardinal Academy ranks higher (37.4 vs 20.6 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 Fair Avenue Elementary and ISANA Cardinal Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between North Hollywood and Sun Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fair Avenue Elementary: 516. ISANA Cardinal Academy: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Avenue Elementary and ISANA Cardinal Academy rank in California?
Fair Avenue Elementary is 4299th of 5,693 and ISANA Cardinal Academy is 2746th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).