Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fairwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Math Proficiency: 62%
- Reading Proficiency: 59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Fairwood Elementary School's student population of 461 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fairwood 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
45%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Fairwood Elementary School often compared to?
Fairwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Mayne Elementary School, Harder Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Fairwood Elementary School?
461 students attend Fairwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Fairwood Elementary School students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairwood Elementary School?
Fairwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fairwood Elementary School offer ?
Fairwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fairwood Elementary School part of?
Fairwood Elementary School is part of Sunnyvale School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
April 15, 2024 (Monday)
Student's Last Day (TK-8)
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
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