Serving 785 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fair Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 785 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Fair Oaks Elementary serves the west part of Oakdale, CA, covering an area of approximately 13.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 4.2 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fair Oaks Elementary School's student population of 785 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
785 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fair Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fair Oaks 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2740 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fair Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Fair Oaks Elementary School is ranked #2740 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fair Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Fair Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra View Elementary School, Cloverland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fair Oaks Elementary School?
785 students attend Fair Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Fair Oaks Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fair Oaks Elementary School?
Fair Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fair Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Fair Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Fair Oaks Elementary School part of?
Fair Oaks Elementary School is part of Oakdale Joint Unified School District.
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