Fair Oaks Elementary vs Sequoia 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.
Fair Oaks Elementary
Pleasant Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
323 students
Sequoia Elementary
Pleasant Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
594 students
| Measure | Fair Oaks Elementary Pleasant Hill, California | Sequoia Elementary Pleasant Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5006 of 5,693 | #766 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47773 of 50,301 | #10543 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 323 | 594 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 594 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 28.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 67% |
| city | Pleasant Hill | Pleasant Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sequoia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 14.7).
- •Sequoia Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 17%).
- •Sequoia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 32%).
- •Sequoia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 85.4%).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 28.3).
- •Sequoia Elementary is the larger school with 594 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 Sequoia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sequoia Elementary ranks higher (71.1 vs 14.7 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 Sequoia Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pleasant Hill and Pleasant Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fair Oaks Elementary: 323. Sequoia Elementary: 594. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Oaks Elementary and Sequoia Elementary rank in California?
Fair Oaks Elementary is 5006th of 5,693 and Sequoia Elementary is 766th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).