Fairmont Elementary vs Harding Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmont Elementary
El Cerrito · Public elementary · Grades K–6
537 students
Harding Elementary
El Cerrito · Public elementary · Grades K–6
481 students
| Measure | Fairmont Elementary El Cerrito, California | Harding Elementary El Cerrito, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2433 of 5,693 | #1417 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30991 of 50,301 | #18847 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 537 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| city | El Cerrito | El Cerrito |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 41.4).
- •Harding Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 53.1%).
- •Fairmont Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 24.1).
- •Fairmont Elementary is the larger school with 537 students compared with 481.
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 Elementary better than Harding Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harding Elementary ranks higher (59.0 vs 41.4 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 Elementary and Harding Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between El Cerrito and El Cerrito in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmont Elementary: 537. Harding Elementary: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmont Elementary and Harding Elementary rank in California?
Fairmont Elementary is 2433rd of 5,693 and Harding Elementary is 1417th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).