Serving 829 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fairmont Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 829 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairmont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Fairmont Elementary School's student population of 829 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
829 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairmont Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmont Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#715 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
28%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
42%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmont Elementary School's ranking?
Fairmont Elementary School is ranked #715 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fairmont Elementary School often compared to?
Fairmont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenknoll Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Fairmont Elementary School?
829 students attend Fairmont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Fairmont Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairmont Elementary School?
Fairmont Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fairmont Elementary School offer ?
Fairmont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Fairmont Elementary School part of?
Fairmont Elementary School is part of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District.
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