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Fair Oaks, CA vs Des Moines, IA

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- Des Moines spends 6.2% less per student than Fair Oaks.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.7% lower in Des Moines than in Fair Oaks. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Des Moines had 9.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fair Oaks
 Fair Oaks, CADes Moines, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,293$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,484  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,373$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.75  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7994573
 Students per Counselor641  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Fair Oaks    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I grew up in the little section nestled near the hospital, It's more citrus heights than it is fair oaks but i get in on a technicality. I loved growing up here, hella  More

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Moved here in June and am leaving in September. Not an ideal place. Sacramento county is one of the worst. Move to Placer county, much better amenities. There are NO  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Orangevale, CA for about 10 years. Fair Oaks is right next door and ever since I've lived in the area I have LOVED Fair Oaks. The homes off of Winding Way  More

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Reviews for Des Moines    53 Reviews

Des Moines is a ok and pretty quiet place but as a teen it could be dramatic because Des Moines do have is fair or violents places to avoid in Des Moines would be the  More

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Over 5 years ago

This city is violent, there are too many gangs especially on the north  More

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Over 6 years ago

Good for the old that like slow pace and cheap buffets. Also good for non-descript mid-westerners that don't like a lot of action. No nightlife or mountains to hike  More

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