Fairlands Elementary vs Stella I. Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 361 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairlands Elementary
Pleasanton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
670 students
Stella I. Hills Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
670 students
| Measure | Fairlands Elementary Pleasanton, California | Stella I. Hills Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 5,693 | #5622 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3686 of 50,301 | #49920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 670 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.6% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 9% |
| city | Pleasanton | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 7.8).
- •Fairlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 9%).
- •Fairlands Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 24%).
- •Fairlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 98.1%).
- •Stella I. Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 25.8).
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 Fairlands Elementary better than Stella I. Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairlands Elementary ranks higher (82.4 vs 7.8 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 Fairlands Elementary and Stella I. Hills Elementary?
About 361 km in a straight line, between Pleasanton and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairlands Elementary: 670. Stella I. Hills Elementary: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairlands Elementary and Stella I. Hills Elementary rank in California?
Fairlands Elementary is 145th of 5,693 and Stella I. Hills Elementary is 5622nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).