- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chowchilla, CA
Fairmead Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fairmead Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060852000848
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmead Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Chowchilla · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for California
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairmead Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmead Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Chowchilla, CA.
School address
District: Chowchilla Elementary · California
NCES ID 060852000848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Fairmead Elementary held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.4 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 060852000848 · Chowchilla, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 25.4:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Merle L. Fuller Elementary (508 students)
Fairmead Elementary held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.4 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fairmead Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merle L. Fulle
Merle L. Fuller Elementary
508 students
- Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan Elementary
490 students
- Wilson Middle
Wilson Middle
470 students
- This school
Fairmead Elementary
458 students
- Stephens Eleme
Stephens Elementary
217 students
What this shows Fairmead Elementary reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairmead Elementary compares
Fairmead Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
56.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,031
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.0%
White 18.6%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Fairmead Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Chowchilla Elementary reports $17,031 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairmead Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merle L. Fuller Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ronald Reagan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephens Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairmead Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Chowchilla
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Merle L. Fuller Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Stephens Elementary
Standard public school
217 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Dairyland Elementary
Standard public school
216 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Alview Elementary
Standard public school
183 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~458 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fairmead Elementary
How many students attend Fairmead Elementary?
Fairmead Elementary has 458 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chowchilla, CA. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmead Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmead Elementary is 25.4:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairmead Elementary?
79.5% of students at Fairmead Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmead Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fairmead Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 74.0% of enrollment, in Chowchilla, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmead Elementary?
Fairmead Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairmead Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chowchilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmead Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Chowchilla, 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 Chowchilla on the city page.
What other schools are in Chowchilla Elementary?
Besides Fairmead Elementary, Chowchilla Elementary also operates Merle L. Fuller Elementary (508 students), Ronald Reagan Elementary (490 students), and Wilson Middle (470 students). See the Chowchilla Elementary district page for the complete list.