- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sanger, CA
Fairmont Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fairmont 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 063525005970
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmont Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Sanger · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairmont Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Sanger, CA.
School address
District: Sanger Unified · California
NCES ID 063525005970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Fairmont Elementary held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 063525005970 · Sanger, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
744 enr · 24:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Sanger High (2,426 students)
Fairmont Elementary held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.7 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
- Sanger High
Sanger High
2,426 students
- Washington Aca
Washington Academic Middle
1,539 students
- Sanger West Hi
Sanger West High
1,438 students
- John S. Wash E 838
John S. Wash Elementary
838 students
- This school 744
Fairmont Elementary
744 students
- Sequoia Elemen 696
Sequoia Elementary
696 students
What this shows Fairmont Elementary reports 744 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,780
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 744 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 40.9%
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
Asian 14.4%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Fairmont Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sanger Unified reports $15,780 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanger High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Academic Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sanger West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John S. Wash Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoia Elementary | Similar size | Similar 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
- 1,539
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 34.2:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Sanger
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sanger Academy Charter
Standard public school
609 students 21:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
505 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
488 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Ronald W. Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Centerville Elementary
Standard public school
409 students 24.1:1 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 (~744 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairmont Elementary
How many students attend Fairmont Elementary?
Fairmont Elementary has 744 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sanger, CA. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Elementary is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairmont Elementary?
30.9% 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 40.9% of enrollment, in Sanger, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmont Elementary?
Fairmont 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 Fairmont Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sanger?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Sanger, 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 Sanger on the city page.
What other schools are in Sanger Unified?
Besides Fairmont Elementary, Sanger Unified also operates Sanger High (2,426 students), Washington Academic Middle (1,539 students), and Sanger West High (1,438 students). See the Sanger Unified district page for the complete list.