Serving 586 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fairmont Charter 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower 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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: FAIRMONT CHARTER ELEMENTARY serves the southeast part of Vacaville, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairmont Charter Elementary School's student population of 586 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
586 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Motto
Together, we soar!
School Rankings
Fairmont Charter 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 Fairmont Charter Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#6410 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
50%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
19%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmont Charter Elementary School's ranking?
Fairmont Charter Elementary School is ranked #6410 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fairmont Charter Elementary School often compared to?
Fairmont Charter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Vista K-8, Eugene Padan Elementary School, Edwin Markham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fairmont Charter Elementary School?
586 students attend Fairmont Charter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Fairmont Charter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairmont Charter Elementary School?
Fairmont Charter Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fairmont Charter Elementary School offer ?
Fairmont Charter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Fairmont Charter Elementary School part of?
Fairmont Charter Elementary School is part of Vacaville Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I like this school, teachers actually take the time with the students. I really like my daughters teacher Mrs. Etchierson 6th grade. I also like the idea of the teacher to give parents her personal cell number where I can text her with any problems or concers that I may have! Thanks! Fairmont School espeacially her teacher!!! :-)
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