Fairfield Elementary vs Gretchen Higgins Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Elementary
Davis · Public elementary · Grades K–3
48 students
Gretchen Higgins Elementary
Dixon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
| Measure | Fairfield Elementary Davis, California | Gretchen Higgins Elementary Dixon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #3624 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #40709 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 48 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 48 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 27.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 37% |
| city | Davis | Dixon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 26.5).
- •Fairfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 37%).
- •Fairfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 37%).
- •Fairfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 75.9%).
- •Fairfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 27.2).
- •Gretchen Higgins Elementary is the larger school with 353 students compared with 48.
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 Fairfield Elementary better than Gretchen Higgins Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield Elementary ranks higher (82.6 vs 26.5 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 Fairfield Elementary and Gretchen Higgins Elementary?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Davis and Dixon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Elementary: 48. Gretchen Higgins Elementary: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Elementary and Gretchen Higgins Elementary rank in California?
Fairfield Elementary is unranked and Gretchen Higgins Elementary is 3624th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).