Fairwood Elementary School
Tel:
(408)523-4870
- Fairwood Elementary School serves 413 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Fairwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Fairwood Elementary School's student population of 413 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 413 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Fairwood Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Fairwood Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1118 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | 31% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 35% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 16% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sunnyvale School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fairwood Elementary School is Summit Public School: Denali (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Summit Public School: Denali (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Summit Public School: Denali (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Redwood City Summit Public School: Denali Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 411 students
0.5 miles
495 Mercury Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(669)600-5695 0.5 6-12 411 - Sunnyvale Lakewood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 432 students
0.7 miles
750 Lakechime Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
(408)522-8272 0.7 K-5 432 - Sunnyvale San Miguel Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 371 students
1.0 miles
777 San Miguel Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408)522-8279 1.0 K-5 371 - Sunnyvale Columbia Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 756 students
1.5 miles
739 Morse Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408)522-8247 1.5 6-8 756 - Sunnyvale Spark Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 180 students
1.5 miles
739 Morse Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94088
(408)306-5872 1.5 K-8 180
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