- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palo Alto, CA
Fairmeadow Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fairmeadow Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062961004585
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmeadow Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Palo Alto · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairmeadow Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmeadow Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Palo Alto, CA.
School address
District: Palo Alto Unified · California
NCES ID 062961004585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Fairmeadow Elementary grew from 403 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 062961004585 · Palo Alto, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 22.4:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Palo Alto High (1,891 students)
Fairmeadow Elementary grew from 403 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fairmeadow Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palo Alto High
Palo Alto High
1,891 students
- Henry M. Gunn
Henry M. Gunn High
1,643 students
- Jane Lathrop S
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
1,002 students
- Frank S. Green 732
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
732 students
- Ellen Fletcher 572
Ellen Fletcher Middle
572 students
- This school 425
Fairmeadow Elementary
425 students
What this shows Fairmeadow Elementary reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairmeadow Elementary compares
Fairmeadow Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$28,442
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Student demographics
Asian 48.0%
White 28.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Fairmeadow Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Palo Alto Unified reports $28,442 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairmeadow Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry M. Gunn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairmeadow Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Palo Alto
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ohlone Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Herbert Hoover Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Duveneck Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Addison Elementary
Standard public school
366 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Palo Verde Elementary
Standard public school
334 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Walter Hays Elementary
Standard public school
305 students 21.8:1 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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairmeadow Elementary
How many students attend Fairmeadow Elementary?
Fairmeadow Elementary has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palo Alto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmeadow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmeadow Elementary is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairmeadow Elementary?
10.7% of students at Fairmeadow Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmeadow Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fairmeadow Elementary is Asian at 48.0% of enrollment, in Palo Alto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmeadow Elementary?
Fairmeadow Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairmeadow Elementary rank among elementary schools in Palo Alto?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmeadow Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto on the city page.
What other schools are in Palo Alto Unified?
Besides Fairmeadow Elementary, Palo Alto Unified also operates Palo Alto High (1,891 students), Henry M. Gunn High (1,643 students), and Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle (1,002 students). See the Palo Alto Unified district page for the complete list.