- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sunnyvale, CA
Fairwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fairwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063846007433
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairwood Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 13
- elementary schools in Sunnyvale · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- small classes for California
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairwood Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairwood Elementary ranks #1 of 13 elementary schools in Sunnyvale, CA.
School address
District: Sunnyvale · California
NCES ID 063846007433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Fairwood Elementary shrank from 345 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 063846007433 · Sunnyvale, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 18:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyvale Middle (1,053 students)
Fairwood Elementary shrank from 345 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fairwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyvale Midd
Sunnyvale Middle
1,053 students
- Ellis Elementa
Ellis Elementary
768 students
- Columbia Middl
Columbia Middle
697 students
- Cherry Chase E
Cherry Chase Elementary
622 students
- Cumberland Ele
Cumberland Elementary
586 students
- This school 324
Fairwood Elementary
324 students
What this shows Fairwood Elementary reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairwood Elementary compares
Fairwood Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,087
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
Asian 31.5%
White 17.3%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Fairwood Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sunnyvale reports $24,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellis Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherry Chase Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Sunnyvale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
Standard public school
840 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Ellis Elementary
Standard public school
768 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Cherry Chase Elementary
Standard public school
622 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Cumberland Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Bishop Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 21.1:1 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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairwood Elementary
How many students attend Fairwood Elementary?
Fairwood Elementary has 324 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sunnyvale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairwood Elementary is 18:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairwood Elementary?
22.9% of students at Fairwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fairwood Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 36.1% of enrollment, in Sunnyvale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairwood Elementary?
Fairwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Fairwood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sunnyvale?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairwood Elementary ranks #1 of 13 elementary schools in Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale on the city page.
What other schools are in Sunnyvale?
Besides Fairwood Elementary, Sunnyvale also operates Sunnyvale Middle (1,053 students), Ellis Elementary (768 students), and Columbia Middle (697 students). See the Sunnyvale district page for the complete list.