Fipps Primary vs Island Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fipps Primary
Riverdale · Public elementary · Grades K–3
394 students
Island Elementary
Lemoore · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
395 students
| Measure | Fipps Primary Riverdale, California | Island Elementary Lemoore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2315 of 5,693 | #1447 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30022 of 50,301 | #19190 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 394 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| city | Riverdale | Lemoore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Island Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 42.9).
- •Fipps Primary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Island Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Island Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 92.6%).
- •Fipps Primary does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 21.9).
- •Island Elementary is the larger school with 395 students compared with 394.
- •Fipps Primary is a public school while Island Elementary 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 Fipps Primary better than Island Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Island Elementary ranks higher (58.5 vs 42.9 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 Fipps Primary and Island Elementary?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Riverdale and Lemoore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fipps Primary: 394. Island Elementary: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fipps Primary and Island Elementary rank in California?
Fipps Primary is 2315th of 5,693 and Island Elementary is 1447th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).