Fairmead Elementary vs Merle L. Fuller Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmead Elementary
Chowchilla · Public middle · Grades 5–6
458 students
Merle L. Fuller Elementary
Chowchilla · Public elementary · Grades K–2
508 students
| Measure | Fairmead Elementary Chowchilla, California | Merle L. Fuller Elementary Chowchilla, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1028 of 1,334 | #4953 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14123 of 15,369 | #47595 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 458 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 92.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Chowchilla | Chowchilla |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmead Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.9 vs 15.1).
- •Fairmead Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 92.5%).
- •Merle L. Fuller Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 25.4).
- •Merle L. Fuller Elementary is the larger school with 508 students compared with 458.
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 Fairmead Elementary better than Merle L. Fuller Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairmead Elementary ranks higher (17.9 vs 15.1 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 Fairmead Elementary and Merle L. Fuller Elementary?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Chowchilla and Chowchilla in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmead Elementary: 458. Merle L. Fuller Elementary: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmead Elementary and Merle L. Fuller Elementary rank in California?
Fairmead Elementary is 1028th of 1,334 and Merle L. Fuller Elementary is 4953rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).