Serving 458 students in grades 3-5, Fairview 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairview Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Orland, CA, covering approximately 287 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 40.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairview Elementary School's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
458 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Fairview 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 Fairview Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#8632 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
25%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairview Elementary School's ranking?
Fairview Elementary School is ranked #8632 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fairview Elementary School often compared to?
Fairview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Capay Joint Union Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?
458 students attend Fairview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Fairview Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairview Elementary School?
Fairview Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fairview Elementary School offer ?
Fairview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Fairview Elementary School part of?
Fairview Elementary School is part of Orland Joint Unified School District.
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