Fay Elementary vs Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 159 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fay Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
514 students
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation
Upland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
514 students
| Measure | Fay Elementary San Diego, California | Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation Upland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5064 of 5,693 | #3302 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47959 of 50,301 | #38325 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 514 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 73.9% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 34% |
| city | San Diego | Upland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.3 vs 14.3).
- •Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation does better on math proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 29%).
- •Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.9% vs 96.1%).
- •Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 27.1).
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 Fay Elementary better than Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation ranks higher (30.3 vs 14.3 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 Fay Elementary and Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation?
About 159 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Upland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fay Elementary: 514. Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fay Elementary and Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation rank in California?
Fay Elementary is 5064th of 5,693 and Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation is 3302nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).