Serving 601 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairmont Charter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fairmont Charter Elementary School's student population of 601 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairmont Charter 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 Fairmont Charter Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6594 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
48%
55%
Black
7%
5%
White
23%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmont Charter Elementary School's ranking?
Fairmont Charter Elementary School is ranked #6594 out of 9,602 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
601 students attend Fairmont Charter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Fairmont Charter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 7% 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 22:1.
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 11/19/2013
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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