Excellent
#277 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 3% in state
Fairfield Elementary
Elementary School · Davis Joint Unified · Davis, CA
A Davis Joint Unified elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
26960 County Road 96, Davis, CA 95616
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairfield Elementary score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 75% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fairfield Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,437/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Davis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,758
Median home value
$856,900
Median rent
$1,911/mo
College educated
75.3%
Homeownership
36.5%
Poverty rate
30.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95616; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbud MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 2.3 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Redbud MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.3 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Patwin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | 3.4 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Robert E. Willett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–6 | 4.1 mi | 507 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Davis Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #1 of 16
- District spending per student
- $16,726NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairfield Elementary is listed in Davis Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairfield Elementary
Fairfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Davis, CA, part of Davis Joint Unified, serving approximately 45 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #277 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairfield Elementary
What grades does Fairfield Elementary serve?
Fairfield Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Fairfield Elementary?
Fairfield Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Elementary is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairfield Elementary rank in CA?
Fairfield Elementary ranks #277 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Fairfield Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairfield Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fairfield Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairfield Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fairfield Elementary a charter school?
No, Fairfield Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairfield Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fairfield Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairfield Elementary?
15.6% of students at Fairfield Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Yolo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (530) 757-5370
- Area population (ZIP 95616)
- 51,863
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 23.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95616; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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