Fairmont Charter Elementary vs Sierra Vista K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmont Charter Elementary
Vacaville · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
586 students
Sierra Vista K-8
Vacaville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
611 students
| Measure | Fairmont Charter Elementary Vacaville, California | Sierra Vista K-8 Vacaville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3739 of 5,693 | #2139 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41330 of 50,301 | #28067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 586 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 38% |
| city | Vacaville | Vacaville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Vista K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 25.6).
- •Sierra Vista K-8 does better on math proficiency (38% vs 29%).
- •Sierra Vista K-8 does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Sierra Vista K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 69.8%).
- •Fairmont Charter Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 22.6).
- •Sierra Vista K-8 is the larger school with 611 students compared with 586.
- •Fairmont Charter Elementary is a charter school while Sierra Vista K-8 is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fairmont Charter Elementary better than Sierra Vista K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Vista K-8 ranks higher (45.8 vs 25.6 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 Fairmont Charter Elementary and Sierra Vista K-8?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Vacaville and Vacaville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmont Charter Elementary: 586. Sierra Vista K-8: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmont Charter Elementary and Sierra Vista K-8 rank in California?
Fairmont Charter Elementary is 3739th of 5,693 and Sierra Vista K-8 is 2139th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).