Enrollment
744
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairmont Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairmont Elementary
Fairmont Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Sanger, California, enrolling 744 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 744 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,277 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,084, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 744 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Sanger's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sanger Academy Charter (609 students): Fairmont Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24:1 vs 21:1).
Sanger Unified also operates Sanger High (2,426 students) and Washington Academic Middle (1,539 students) alongside Fairmont Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fairmont Elementary compares
Fairmont Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sanger Unified, which includes Fairmont Elementary.
$14,188
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 70.9%
Federal 10.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~744 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fairmont Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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