Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary vs Kingswood K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary
Fair Oaks · Public elementary · Grades K–6
408 students
Kingswood K-8
Citrus Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–8
546 students
| Measure | Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary Fair Oaks, California | Kingswood K-8 Citrus Heights, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1388 of 5,693 | #4861 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18578 of 50,301 | #47190 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 408 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 19% |
| city | Fair Oaks | Citrus Heights |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 15.9).
- •Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 19%).
- •Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 28%).
- •Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 81.1%).
- •Kingswood K-8 does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 22.7).
- •Kingswood K-8 is the larger school with 546 students compared with 408.
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 Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary better than Kingswood K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary ranks higher (59.4 vs 15.9 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 Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary and Kingswood K-8?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Fair Oaks and Citrus Heights in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary: 408. Kingswood K-8: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary and Kingswood K-8 rank in California?
Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary is 1388th of 5,693 and Kingswood K-8 is 4861st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).