Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary vs Fairfield Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
Fairfield Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
936 students
| Measure | Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Fairfield Middle Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #852 of 1,142 | #298 of 340 |
| National rank | #15086 of 50,301 | #5084 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 425 | 936 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 936 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 61.8).
- •Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Fairfield Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.2% vs 91%).
- •Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.4).
- •Fairfield Middle is the larger school with 936 students compared with 425.
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 Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary better than Fairfield Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary ranks higher (64.5 vs 61.8 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 Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary and Fairfield Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary: 425. Fairfield Middle: 936. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary and Fairfield Middle rank in Virginia?
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary is 852nd of 1,142 and Fairfield Middle is 298th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).