Fairfield Elementary vs Mountain View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Elementary
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students
Mountain View Elementary
Buena Vista · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
154 students
| Measure | Fairfield Elementary Fairfield, Virginia | Mountain View Elementary Buena Vista, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #492 of 1,142 | #537 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8705 of 50,301 | #9464 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 241 | 154 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 95% |
| city | Fairfield | Buena Vista |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 72.7).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 87%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 72%).
- •Fairfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 97.4%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.5).
- •Fairfield Elementary is the larger school with 241 students compared with 154.
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 Fairfield Elementary better than Mountain View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield Elementary ranks higher (73.8 vs 72.7 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 Fairfield Elementary and Mountain View Elementary?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Buena Vista in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Elementary: 241. Mountain View Elementary: 154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Elementary and Mountain View Elementary rank in Virginia?
Fairfield Elementary is 492nd of 1,142 and Mountain View Elementary is 537th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).