Fairacres Elementary vs John Baker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 315 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairacres Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
John Baker Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades K–5
404 students
| Measure | Fairacres Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico | John Baker Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 416 | #95 of 416 |
| National rank | #43384 of 50,301 | #35857 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 405 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 46% |
| city | Las Cruces | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Baker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 22.3).
- •John Baker Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 28%).
- •John Baker Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 29%).
- •John Baker Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.8%).
- •John Baker Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.1).
- •Fairacres Elementary is the larger school with 405 students compared with 404.
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 Fairacres Elementary better than John Baker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Baker Elementary ranks higher (34.1 vs 22.3 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 Fairacres Elementary and John Baker Elementary?
About 315 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairacres Elementary: 405. John Baker Elementary: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairacres Elementary and John Baker Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Fairacres Elementary is 207th of 416 and John Baker Elementary is 95th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).