- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vacaville, CA
Fairmont Charter Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fairmont Charter Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064059006701Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmont Charter Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #11 of 13
- elementary schools in Vacaville · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairmont Charter Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Charter Elementary ranks #11 of 13 elementary schools in Vacaville, CA.
School address
District: Vacaville Unified · California
NCES ID 064059006701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Fairmont Charter Elementary held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 064059006701 · Vacaville, CA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
586 enr · 22.5:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Vacaville High (2,044 students)
Fairmont Charter Elementary held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fairmont Charter Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vacaville High
Vacaville High
2,044 students
- Will C. Wood H
Will C. Wood High
1,671 students
- Willis Jepson
Willis Jepson Middle
954 students
- Edwin Markham
Edwin Markham Elementary
882 students
- Browns Valley 806
Browns Valley Elementary
806 students
- This school 586
Fairmont Charter Elementary
586 students
What this shows Fairmont Charter Elementary reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairmont Charter Elementary compares
Fairmont Charter 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.5%
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
$15,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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
7
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.2%
White 18.6%
Two or More 14.2%
Asian 8.5%
African American 7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Fairmont Charter Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Vacaville Unified reports $15,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairmont Charter Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacaville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Will C. Wood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willis Jepson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edwin Markham Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Browns Valley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairmont Charter Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Vacaville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Edwin Markham Elementary
Standard public school
882 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Browns Valley Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Kairos Public
Standard public school
786 students 30.2:1 students per teacher
Jean Callison Elementary
Standard public school
762 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Eugene Padan Elementary
Standard public school
751 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Cambridge Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 23.8:1 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 (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairmont Charter Elementary
How many students attend Fairmont Charter Elementary?
Fairmont Charter Elementary has 586 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vacaville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Charter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Charter Elementary is 22.5:1, which is 5% 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 Fairmont Charter Elementary?
46.1% of students at Fairmont Charter Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmont Charter Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fairmont Charter Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment, in Vacaville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmont Charter Elementary?
Fairmont Charter Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower 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 Fairmont Charter Elementary rank among elementary schools in Vacaville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Charter Elementary ranks #11 of 13 elementary schools in Vacaville, 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 Vacaville on the city page.
What other schools are in Vacaville Unified?
Besides Fairmont Charter Elementary, Vacaville Unified also operates Vacaville High (2,044 students), Will C. Wood High (1,671 students), and Willis Jepson Middle (954 students). See the Vacaville Unified district page for the complete list.