Fairbanks Elementary vs Grand Oaks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 241 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
Grand Oaks Elementary
Shasta Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students
| Measure | Fairbanks Elementary Sacramento, California | Grand Oaks Elementary Shasta Lake, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5568 of 5,693 | #4571 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49769 of 50,301 | #45849 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 320 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 32% |
| city | Sacramento | Shasta Lake |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.4 vs 8.7).
- •Grand Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Grand Oaks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Grand Oaks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 92.8%).
- •Fairbanks Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.9).
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 Grand Oaks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Oaks Elementary ranks higher (18.4 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 Grand Oaks Elementary?
About 241 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Shasta Lake in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairbanks Elementary: 320. Grand Oaks Elementary: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairbanks Elementary and Grand Oaks Elementary rank in California?
Fairbanks Elementary is 5568th of 5,693 and Grand Oaks Elementary is 4571st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).