Fay Elementary vs Iftin Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 910 m 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
Iftin Charter
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
531 students
| Measure | Fay Elementary San Diego, California | Iftin Charter San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5064 of 5,693 | #4508 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47959 of 50,301 | #45527 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 514 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 31.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 31% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iftin Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 14.3).
- •Iftin Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 96.1%).
- •Fay Elementary does better on students per teacher (27.1 vs 31.2).
- •Iftin Charter is the larger school with 531 students compared with 514.
- •Fay Elementary is a public school while Iftin Charter is a charter 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 Fay Elementary better than Iftin Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Iftin Charter ranks higher (18.9 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 Iftin Charter?
About 910 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fay Elementary: 514. Iftin Charter: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fay Elementary and Iftin Charter rank in California?
Fay Elementary is 5064th of 5,693 and Iftin Charter is 4508th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).