Fairbanks Elementary School

227 Fairbanks Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fairbanks 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fairbanks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Fairbanks Elementary School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
369 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Fairbanks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairbanks Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8125 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fairbanks Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fairbanks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fairbanks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fairbanks Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Fairbanks Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
33%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Fairbanks Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
35%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fairbanks Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fairbanks Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fairbanks Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Fairbanks Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Fairbanks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fairbanks Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Fairbanks Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fairbanks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fairbanks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairbanks Elementary School's ranking?
Fairbanks Elementary School is ranked #8125 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fairbanks Elementary School often compared to?
Fairbanks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kohler Elementary School, Frederick Joyce Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fairbanks Elementary School?
369 students attend Fairbanks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Fairbanks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairbanks Elementary School?
Fairbanks Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fairbanks Elementary School offer ?
Fairbanks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Fairbanks Elementary School part of?
Fairbanks Elementary School is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Fairbanks Elementary School located?
Fairbanks Elementary School is located in the North Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 39 other public schools located in North Sacramento.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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