Cleo Gordon Elementary School

1950 Dover Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 464 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cleo Gordon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 23%
  • : 26%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cleo Gordon Elementary School's student population of 464 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
464 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cleo Gordon Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
23%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cleo Gordon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
26%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cleo Gordon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Cleo Gordon Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Cleo Gordon Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
7%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Cleo Gordon Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
63%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Cleo Gordon Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
15%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Cleo Gordon Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
7%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Cleo Gordon Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Cleo Gordon Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cleo Gordon Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Cleo Gordon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cleo Gordon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cleo Gordon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Cleo Gordon Elementary School often compared to?
Cleo Gordon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anna Kyle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Cleo Gordon Elementary School?
464 students attend Cleo Gordon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Cleo Gordon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cleo Gordon Elementary School?
Cleo Gordon Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cleo Gordon Elementary School offer ?
Cleo Gordon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cleo Gordon Elementary School part of?
Cleo Gordon Elementary School is part of Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   7/28/2014
I just to go cleo since kindergarten it's good school and the teachers are really helpful
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 23%
  • : 26%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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