Enrollment
160
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Galt, CA
Fairsite Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fairsite Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061479014613
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairsite Elementary earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Galt · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32:1
- large classes for California
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairsite Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairsite Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Galt, CA.
School address
District: Galt Joint Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061479014613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairsite Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairsite Elementary
Fairsite Elementary is a small elementary school in Galt, California, enrolling 160 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32:1 is larger than about 97% of California schools and 49% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 160 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 337 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #335, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (33%) (diversity index 54/100).
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Galt's elementary schools, it stands alongside Vernon E. Greer Elementary (542 students): Fairsite Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (32:1 vs 24.6:1).
Galt Joint Union Elementary also operates Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle (779 students) and Vernon E. Greer Elementary (542 students) alongside Fairsite 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 Fairsite Elementary compares
Fairsite 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 | 32:1 | ▲ 49% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.8%
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
32:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,928
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 59.4%
White 32.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Fairsite Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galt Joint Union Elementary, which includes Fairsite Elementary.
$14,928
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.7%
State 59.4%
Federal 16.9%
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 Fairsite Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vernon E. Greer Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Oaks Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Oaks Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Canyon Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairsite Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Galt
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Vernon E. Greer Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Valley Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
River Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
505 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Lake Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
466 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Marengo Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 23.6:1 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 (~160 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~32:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fairsite Elementary
How many students attend Fairsite Elementary?
Fairsite Elementary has 160 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Galt, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairsite Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairsite Elementary is 32:1, which is 49% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 104% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairsite Elementary?
45.8% of students at Fairsite Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairsite Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fairsite Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment, in Galt, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairsite Elementary?
Fairsite Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Fairsite Elementary rank among elementary schools in Galt?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairsite Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Galt, 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 Galt on the city page.
Is Fairsite Elementary a good school?
Fairsite Elementary earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of 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 Galt Joint Union Elementary?
Besides Fairsite Elementary, Galt Joint Union Elementary also operates Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle (779 students), Vernon E. Greer Elementary (542 students), and Valley Oaks Elementary (541 students). See the Galt Joint Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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