Very Good
#3517 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 37% in state
Fairgrove Elementary
Elementary School · Lucia Mar Unified · Grover Beach, CA
A Lucia Mar Unified elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2101 The Pike, Grover Beach, CA 93433
- Math 47% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairgrove Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fairgrove Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,528/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grover Beach), 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
$82,534
Median home value
$691,900
Median rent
$1,921/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
55.4%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93433; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceano ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Harloe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 605 | Compare → |
| Grover Beach ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Ocean View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 527 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lucia Mar Unified
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #7 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,858NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairgrove Elementary is listed in Lucia Mar Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairgrove Elementary
Fairgrove Elementary is a public elementary school in Grover Beach, CA, part of Lucia Mar Unified, serving approximately 369 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,517 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairgrove Elementary
What grades does Fairgrove Elementary serve?
Fairgrove Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Fairgrove Elementary?
Fairgrove Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairgrove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairgrove Elementary is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairgrove Elementary rank in CA?
Fairgrove Elementary ranks #3,517 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Fairgrove Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairgrove Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Fairgrove Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairgrove Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fairgrove Elementary a charter school?
No, Fairgrove Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairgrove Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fairgrove Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairgrove Elementary?
65.9% of students at Fairgrove 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (805) 474-3740
- Area population (ZIP 93433)
- 12,684
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 93433; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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