Fairfax Elementary vs iEmpire Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfax Elementary
San Bernardino · Public elementary · Grades K–6
359 students
iEmpire Academy
San Bernardino · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
| Measure | Fairfax Elementary San Bernardino, California | iEmpire Academy San Bernardino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5245 of 5,693 | #5609 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48634 of 50,301 | #49881 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 359 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | San Bernardino | San Bernardino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfax Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.6 vs 8.0).
- •Fairfax Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Fairfax Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •iEmpire Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 97.2%).
- •Fairfax Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 24.6).
- •iEmpire Academy is the larger school with 418 students compared with 359.
- •Fairfax Elementary is a public school while iEmpire Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fairfax Elementary better than iEmpire Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfax Elementary ranks higher (12.6 vs 8.0 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 Fairfax Elementary and iEmpire Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Bernardino and San Bernardino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfax Elementary: 359. iEmpire Academy: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfax Elementary and iEmpire Academy rank in California?
Fairfax Elementary is 5245th of 5,693 and iEmpire Academy is 5609th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).