Fairview Elementary vs Plains Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elementary
Chicopee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
Plains Elementary
South Hadley · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
271 students
| Measure | Fairview Elementary Chicopee, Massachusetts | Plains Elementary South Hadley, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #824 of 1,009 | #615 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #32743 of 50,301 | #21606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 387 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | – |
| Math proficiency | 34% | – |
| city | Chicopee | South Hadley |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plains Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 38.8).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.3).
- •Fairview Elementary is the larger school with 387 students compared with 271.
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 Fairview Elementary better than Plains Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plains Elementary ranks higher (55.1 vs 38.8 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 Fairview Elementary and Plains Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Chicopee and South Hadley in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elementary: 387. Plains Elementary: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elementary and Plains Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Fairview Elementary is 824th of 1,009 and Plains Elementary is 615th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).