Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fairmeadow Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairmeadow Elementary serves the eastern part of Palo Alto, CA, within an attendance area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairmeadow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fairmeadow Elementary School's student population of 425 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
425 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Fairmeadow Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmeadow Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#378 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
48%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmeadow Elementary School's ranking?
Fairmeadow Elementary School is ranked #378 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fairmeadow Elementary School often compared to?
Fairmeadow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herbert Hoover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fairmeadow Elementary School?
425 students attend Fairmeadow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Fairmeadow Elementary School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairmeadow Elementary School?
Fairmeadow Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fairmeadow Elementary School offer ?
Fairmeadow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fairmeadow Elementary School part of?
Fairmeadow Elementary School is part of Palo Alto Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Fairmeadow Elementary School located?
Fairmeadow Elementary School is located in the Fairmeadow neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Fairmeadow.
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