Serving 744 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Fairmont 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 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 744 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairmont Elementary serves the northern part of Sanger, CA, covering an area of approximately 49.5 square miles. Families typically drive 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairmont Elementary School's student population of 744 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
744 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fairmont 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 Fairmont 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
#2219 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Asian
14%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
39%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
41%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmont Elementary School's ranking?
Fairmont Elementary School is ranked #2219 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fairmont Elementary School often compared to?
Fairmont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quail Lake Environmental Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fairmont Elementary School?
744 students attend Fairmont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Fairmont Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairmont Elementary School?
Fairmont Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fairmont Elementary School offer ?
Fairmont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Fairmont Elementary School part of?
Fairmont Elementary School is part of Sanger Unified School District.
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