- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yorba Linda, CA
Fairmont Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fairmont Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063066004759
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmont Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Yorba Linda · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.5:1
- large classes for California
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairmont Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Yorba Linda, CA.
School address
District: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · California
NCES ID 063066004759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Fairmont Elementary held near 834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 063066004759 · Yorba Linda, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
794 enr · 26.5:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Valencia High (2,411 students)
Fairmont Elementary held near 834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fairmont Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valencia High
Valencia High
2,411 students
- El Dorado High
El Dorado High
1,998 students
- Yorba Linda Hi
Yorba Linda High
1,631 students
- Esperanza High
Esperanza High
1,393 students
- Travis Ranch
Travis Ranch
1,197 students
- This school 794
Fairmont Elementary
794 students
What this shows Fairmont Elementary reports 794 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairmont Elementary compares
Fairmont 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 | 26.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 74% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 794 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
794
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$15,609
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.0%
Asian 33.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Fairmont Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified reports $15,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairmont Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Dorado High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yorba Linda High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Esperanza High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Travis Ranch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairmont Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Yorba Linda
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Travis Ranch
Standard public school
1,197 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Bryant Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
505 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
Mabel M. Paine Elementary
Standard public school
419 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Glenknoll Elementary
Standard public school
390 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Linda Vista Elementary
Standard public school
387 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
381 students 25.4:1 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 (~794 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairmont Elementary
How many students attend Fairmont Elementary?
Fairmont Elementary has 794 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yorba Linda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 846 (2022-23) → 834 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Elementary is 26.5:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairmont Elementary?
14.4% of students at Fairmont Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmont Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fairmont Elementary is White at 36.0% of enrollment, in Yorba Linda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmont Elementary?
Fairmont Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Fairmont Elementary rank among elementary schools in Yorba Linda?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Yorba Linda, 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 Yorba Linda on the city page.
What other schools are in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified?
Besides Fairmont Elementary, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students), El Dorado High (1,998 students), and Yorba Linda High (1,631 students). See the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district page for the complete list.