Fairbanks Elementary vs Garden Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairbanks Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
320 students
Garden Valley Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
365 students
| Measure | Fairbanks Elementary Sacramento, California | Garden Valley Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5568 of 5,693 | #4560 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49769 of 50,301 | #45783 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 320 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 28% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.5 vs 8.7).
- •Garden Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 16%).
- •Garden Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •Garden Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.1% vs 92.8%).
- •Fairbanks Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 26.1).
- •Garden Valley Elementary is the larger school with 365 students compared with 320.
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 Fairbanks Elementary better than Garden Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Valley Elementary ranks higher (18.5 vs 8.7 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 Fairbanks Elementary and Garden Valley Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairbanks Elementary: 320. Garden Valley Elementary: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairbanks Elementary and Garden Valley Elementary rank in California?
Fairbanks Elementary is 5568th of 5,693 and Garden Valley Elementary is 4560th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).