Fairburn Avenue Elementary vs Nora Sterry Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairburn Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
Nora Sterry Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
188 students
| Measure | Fairburn Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California | Nora Sterry Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 5,693 | #2322 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4357 of 50,301 | #30044 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 466 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.7% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 47% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairburn Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 42.9).
- •Fairburn Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 47%).
- •Fairburn Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 52%).
- •Fairburn Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 84%).
- •Nora Sterry Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 24.5).
- •Fairburn Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 466 students compared with 188.
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 Fairburn Avenue Elementary better than Nora Sterry Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairburn Avenue Elementary ranks higher (81.1 vs 42.9 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 Fairburn Avenue Elementary and Nora Sterry Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairburn Avenue Elementary: 466. Nora Sterry Elementary: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairburn Avenue Elementary and Nora Sterry Elementary rank in California?
Fairburn Avenue Elementary is 217th of 5,693 and Nora Sterry Elementary is 2322nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).