Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fairbanks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower 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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairbanks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fairbanks Elementary School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fairbanks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairbanks Elementary School is 0.74, 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
#8125 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
33%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairbanks Elementary School's ranking?
Fairbanks Elementary School is ranked #8125 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fairbanks Elementary School often compared to?
Fairbanks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kohler Elementary School, Frederick Joyce Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fairbanks Elementary School?
369 students attend Fairbanks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Fairbanks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairbanks Elementary School?
Fairbanks Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fairbanks Elementary School offer ?
Fairbanks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Fairbanks Elementary School part of?
Fairbanks Elementary School is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Fairbanks Elementary School located?
Fairbanks Elementary School is located in the North Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 39 other public schools located in North Sacramento.
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