Excellent
#404 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Fairmeadow Elementary
Elementary School · Palo Alto Unified
500 East Meadow Dr., Palo Alto, CA 94306
Enrollment
441
Student-Teacher
21:1
Score
8.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
441
Student-Teacher
21:1
Score
8.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#404 of 9,539
In Palo Alto
#9 of 15
public schools
In district
#10 of 17
Palo Alto Unified
Equity
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Fairmeadow Elementary
Fairmeadow Elementary is a public elementary school in Palo Alto, CA, part of Palo Alto Unified. Fairmeadow Elementary serves approximately 441 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. Fairmeadow Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #404 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Fairmeadow Elementary show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.9 · Excellent
- District avg 8.7
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Fairmeadow Elementary runs 21:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Fairmeadow Elementary — Students at Fairmeadow Elementary score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
9.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.2/10.
How Fairmeadow Elementary Compares
See how Fairmeadow Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
500 East Meadow Dr., Palo Alto, CA 94306
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Fairmeadow Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Herbert Hoover Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Palo Verde Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, KEYS FAMILY DAY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.8 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Palo Alto, see our Palo Alto schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle Palo Alto | 0.1 mi | 9.4 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | 9.2 |
| ACHIEVE INC. Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Challenger School - Middlefield Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | — |
| Palo Verde Elementary Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 9.0 |
| IMAGINATION LAB SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | — |
| GROSSMAN ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | — |
| LIVING WIDSOM HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | — |
| Imagination Lab School Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | — |
| KEYS FAMILY DAY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 6.7 |
| The Kehillah School Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | — |
| Shalem Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | — |
| Keys Family Day School Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | — |
| KEHILLAH JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| KEYS FAMILY DAY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 7.7 |
| Greendell Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | — |
| El Carmelo Elementary Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| MEIRA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | — |
| ATHENA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 6.2 |
| THE GIRLS' MIDDLE SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94306 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$186,479
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$2,927/mo
Population
27,527
College Educated
80.5%
Homeownership
52.2%
Avg Commute
22.9 min
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Median Age
41
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| Adams Elementary Costa Mesa, CA | 8.9 |
| Allesandro Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 8.9 |
| Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary Manhattan Beach, CA | 8.9 |
| Bella Vista Elementary Monterey Park, CA | 8.9 |
| Birney Elementary Redondo Beach, CA | 8.9 |
| Birney Elementary San Diego, CA | 8.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fairmeadow Elementary
What grades does Fairmeadow Elementary serve?
Fairmeadow Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Fairmeadow Elementary?
Fairmeadow Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmeadow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmeadow Elementary is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairmeadow Elementary rank in CA?
Fairmeadow Elementary ranks #404 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Fairmeadow Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairmeadow Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Fairmeadow Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairmeadow Elementary has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fairmeadow Elementary a charter school?
No, Fairmeadow Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairmeadow Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fairmeadow Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairmeadow Elementary?
9.8% of students at Fairmeadow 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 441
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 9.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.2%
- Phone
- (650) 856-0845
Resources & Links
District
Palo Alto Unified- District Enrollment
- 10,271
- Schools in District
- 19
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $28,533
- District Rank
- #10 of 17
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