Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fairbanks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairbanks Elementary serves the southwest part of Sacramento, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairbanks Elementary School's student population of 320 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
320 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fairbanks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairbanks Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#8135 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
35%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairbanks Elementary School's ranking?
Fairbanks Elementary School is ranked #8135 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fairbanks Elementary School often compared to?
Fairbanks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like F. C. Joyce Tk-8, Kohler Tk-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fairbanks Elementary School?
320 students attend Fairbanks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Fairbanks Elementary School students are Asian, 35% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairbanks Elementary School?
Fairbanks Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fairbanks Elementary School offer ?
Fairbanks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Fairbanks Elementary School part of?
Fairbanks Elementary School is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Fairbanks Elementary School located?
Fairbanks Elementary School is located in the North Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 39 other public schools located in North Sacramento.
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