Fairview Elementary vs Harriette Kirschen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
786 students
Harriette Kirschen Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
503 students
| Measure | Fairview Elementary Modesto, California | Harriette Kirschen Elementary Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5560 of 5,693 | #5422 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49746 of 50,301 | #49269 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 786 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 786 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 17% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harriette Kirschen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.7 vs 8.8).
- •Harriette Kirschen Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Harriette Kirschen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 92.6%).
- •Harriette Kirschen Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 25.4).
- •Fairview Elementary is the larger school with 786 students compared with 503.
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 Fairview Elementary better than Harriette Kirschen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harriette Kirschen Elementary ranks higher (10.7 vs 8.8 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 Fairview Elementary and Harriette Kirschen Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elementary: 786. Harriette Kirschen Elementary: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elementary and Harriette Kirschen Elementary rank in California?
Fairview Elementary is 5560th of 5,693 and Harriette Kirschen Elementary is 5422nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).