- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Cerrito, CA
Fairmont Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fairmont Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063255005029
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmont Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in El Cerrito · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairmont Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in El Cerrito, CA.
School address
District: West Contra Costa Unified · California
NCES ID 063255005029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Fairmont Elementary grew from 503 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 063255005029 · El Cerrito, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 22.4:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: El Cerrito High (1,460 students)
Fairmont Elementary grew from 503 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.2 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
- El Cerrito Hig
El Cerrito High
1,460 students
- Richmond High
Richmond High
1,280 students
- Pinole Valley
Pinole Valley High
1,245 students
- De Anza High
De Anza High
1,047 students
- Hercules High
Hercules High
767 students
- This school 537
Fairmont Elementary
537 students
What this shows Fairmont Elementary reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairmont Elementary compares
Fairmont 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 | 41.7% | ▼ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 40% | - | - |
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.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
22.4:1
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
30.4%
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
$19,122
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
Asian 27.6%
White 20.3%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, Fairmont Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Contra Costa Unified reports $19,122 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinole Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| De Anza High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hercules High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in El Cerrito
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairmont Elementary
How many students attend Fairmont Elementary?
Fairmont Elementary has 537 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Cerrito, CA. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmont 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 Fairmont Elementary?
41.7% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 33.9% of enrollment, in El Cerrito, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmont Elementary?
Fairmont Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Fairmont Elementary rank among elementary schools in El Cerrito?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in El Cerrito, 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 El Cerrito on the city page.
What other schools are in West Contra Costa Unified?
Besides Fairmont Elementary, West Contra Costa Unified also operates El Cerrito High (1,460 students), Richmond High (1,280 students), and Pinole Valley High (1,245 students). See the West Contra Costa Unified district page for the complete list.