Fairmead Elementary vs Stephens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.7 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
Stephens Elementary
Chowchilla · Public elementary · Grades K–2
217 students
| Measure | Fairmead Elementary Chowchilla, California | Stephens Elementary Chowchilla, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1028 of 1,334 | #3751 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14123 of 15,369 | #41413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 458 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Chowchilla | Chowchilla |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stephens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.5 vs 17.9).
- •Stephens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 86.5%).
- •Stephens Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 25.4).
- •Fairmead Elementary is the larger school with 458 students compared with 217.
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 Stephens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Stephens Elementary ranks higher (25.5 vs 17.9 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 Stephens Elementary?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Chowchilla and Chowchilla in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmead Elementary: 458. Stephens Elementary: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmead Elementary and Stephens Elementary rank in California?
Fairmead Elementary is 1028th of 1,334 and Stephens Elementary is 3751st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).