Fairfield Elementary vs Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.6 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
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High
Davis · Public middle · Grades 7–9
524 students
| Measure | Fairfield Elementary Davis, California | Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High Davis, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #115 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #2043 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 48 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 48 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 66% |
| city | Davis | Davis |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 76.8).
- •Fairfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 66%).
- •Fairfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 74%).
- •Fairfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 22.1%).
- •Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 24.0).
- •Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High is the larger school with 524 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 Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield Elementary ranks higher (82.6 vs 76.8 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 Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Davis and Davis in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Elementary: 48. Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Elementary and Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High rank in California?
Fairfield Elementary is unranked and Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High is 115th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).