- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Fairsite Elementary grew from 96 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 061479014613 · Galt, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 32:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle (779 students)
Fairsite Elementary grew from 96 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fairsite Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robert L. Mcca
Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle
779 students
- Vernon E. Gree
Vernon E. Greer Elementary
542 students
- Valley Oaks El
Valley Oaks Elementary
541 students
- River Oaks Ele
River Oaks Elementary
505 students
- Lake Canyon El
Lake Canyon Elementary
466 students
- This school 160
Fairsite Elementary
160 students
What this shows Fairsite Elementary reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairsite Elementary compares
Fairsite 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,245
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.
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.
District finance for Galt Joint Union Elementary reports $16,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~160 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 108 (2023-24), up 12.
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.
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.