Fairmont El vs Golden Acres El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmont El
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
776 students
Golden Acres El
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
390 students
| Measure | Fairmont El Pasadena, Texas | Golden Acres El Pasadena, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 4,686 | #3074 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8440 of 50,301 | #34309 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 776 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 37% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmont El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 36.5).
- •Fairmont El does better on math proficiency (74% vs 37%).
- •Fairmont El does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •Fairmont El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 87.4%).
- •Golden Acres El does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.2).
- •Fairmont El is the larger school with 776 students compared with 390.
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 Fairmont El better than Golden Acres El?
On the Success Index (US), Fairmont El ranks higher (74.2 vs 36.5 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 Fairmont El and Golden Acres El?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmont El: 776. Golden Acres El: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmont El and Golden Acres El rank in Texas?
Fairmont El is 495th of 4,686 and Golden Acres El is 3074th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).