Fair Oaks Elementary vs Meadow Homes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fair Oaks Elementary
Pleasant Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
323 students
Meadow Homes Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades K–5
732 students
| Measure | Fair Oaks Elementary Pleasant Hill, California | Meadow Homes Elementary Concord, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5006 of 5,693 | #5381 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47773 of 50,301 | #49102 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 323 | 732 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 732 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 28.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Pleasant Hill | Concord |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fair Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.7 vs 11.3).
- •Meadow Homes Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 91.9%).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 28.2).
- •Meadow Homes Elementary is the larger school with 732 students compared with 323.
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 Meadow Homes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fair Oaks Elementary ranks higher (14.7 vs 11.3 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 Fair Oaks Elementary and Meadow Homes Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Pleasant Hill and Concord in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fair Oaks Elementary: 323. Meadow Homes Elementary: 732. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Oaks Elementary and Meadow Homes Elementary rank in California?
Fair Oaks Elementary is 5006th of 5,693 and Meadow Homes Elementary is 5381st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).