Serving 794 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fairmont Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 794 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairmont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Fairmont Elementary School's student population of 794 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
794 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Motto
Together in Excellence
School Rankings
Fairmont Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmont Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#374 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
34%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
36%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmont Elementary School's ranking?
Fairmont Elementary School is ranked #374 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fairmont Elementary School often compared to?
Fairmont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenknoll Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fairmont Elementary School?
794 students attend Fairmont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Fairmont Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairmont Elementary School?
Fairmont Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fairmont Elementary School offer ?
Fairmont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Fairmont Elementary School part of?
Fairmont Elementary School is part of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District.
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