Fairfield Elementary vs Patrick Springs Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 159 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
Patrick Springs Primary
Patrick Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
241 students
| Measure | Fairfield Elementary Fairfield, Virginia | Patrick Springs Primary Patrick Springs, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #492 of 1,142 | #679 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8705 of 50,301 | #11741 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 241 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| city | Fairfield | Patrick Springs |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 69.4).
- •Patrick Springs Primary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Fairfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 99.6%).
- •Fairfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.4).
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 Patrick Springs Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield Elementary ranks higher (73.8 vs 69.4 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 Patrick Springs Primary?
About 159 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Patrick Springs in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Elementary: 241. Patrick Springs Primary: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Elementary and Patrick Springs Primary rank in Virginia?
Fairfield Elementary is 492nd of 1,142 and Patrick Springs Primary is 679th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).