Enrollment
48
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Davis, CA
Fairfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061062005547
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Davis · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 9.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Davis, CA.
School address
District: Davis Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061062005547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairfield Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairfield Elementary
Fairfield Elementary is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Davis, California, enrolling 48 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.8% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the California average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of California schools, with 48 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #27, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Two or More (23%) (diversity index 55/100).
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Davis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pioneer Elementary (572 students): Fairfield Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24:1 vs 24.9:1).
Davis Joint Unified also operates Davis Senior High (1,755 students) and Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High (588 students) alongside Fairfield Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fairfield Elementary compares
Fairfield Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.8% | ▼ 82% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,208
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
Two or More 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Fairfield Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davis Joint Unified, which includes Fairfield Elementary.
$15,208
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 40.4%
Federal 7.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fairfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birch Lane Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Da Vinci Charter Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Davis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pioneer Elementary
Standard public school
572 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Birch Lane Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
North Davis Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch
Standard public school
509 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Robert E. Willett Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~48 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Elementary
How many students attend Fairfield Elementary?
Fairfield Elementary has 48 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Davis, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Elementary is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairfield Elementary?
9.8% of students at Fairfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield Elementary is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Davis, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Elementary?
Fairfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairfield Elementary rank among elementary schools in Davis?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Davis, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Davis on the city page.
Is Fairfield Elementary a good school?
Fairfield Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Davis Joint Unified?
Besides Fairfield Elementary, Davis Joint Unified also operates Davis Senior High (1,755 students), Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High (588 students), and Pioneer Elementary (572 students). See the Davis Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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