Fairwood Elementary vs Kathryn Hughes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairwood Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
Kathryn Hughes Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
281 students
| Measure | Fairwood Elementary Sunnyvale, California | Kathryn Hughes Elementary Santa Clara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #993 of 5,693 | #2148 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13486 of 50,301 | #28163 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 324 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.1% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| city | Sunnyvale | Santa Clara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 45.6).
- •Fairwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Fairwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 45%).
- •Fairwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 41.3%).
- •Kathryn Hughes Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 19.1).
- •Fairwood Elementary is the larger school with 324 students compared with 281.
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 Fairwood Elementary better than Kathryn Hughes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairwood Elementary ranks higher (66.9 vs 45.6 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 Fairwood Elementary and Kathryn Hughes Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Sunnyvale and Santa Clara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairwood Elementary: 324. Kathryn Hughes Elementary: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairwood Elementary and Kathryn Hughes Elementary rank in California?
Fairwood Elementary is 993rd of 5,693 and Kathryn Hughes Elementary is 2148th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).