Fair Oaks Elementary vs Mesa Verde Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fair Oaks Elementary
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
785 students
Mesa Verde Elementary
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
| Measure | Fair Oaks Elementary Oakdale, California | Mesa Verde Elementary Oakdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1559 of 5,693 | #4711 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20583 of 50,301 | #46548 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 785 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 785 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 27% |
| city | Oakdale | Oakdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fair Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 17.1).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 28%).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 81.7%).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.0).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary is the larger school with 785 students compared with 529.
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 Oaks Elementary better than Mesa Verde Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fair Oaks Elementary ranks higher (56.5 vs 17.1 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 Oaks Elementary and Mesa Verde Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Oakdale and Oakdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fair Oaks Elementary: 785. Mesa Verde Elementary: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Oaks Elementary and Mesa Verde Elementary rank in California?
Fair Oaks Elementary is 1559th of 5,693 and Mesa Verde Elementary is 4711th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).