Overview
Fairmead Elementary is a public middle serving grades 5–6 in Chowchilla, California. The school enrolls 458 students. It is part of the Chowchilla Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25.4:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–6
DistrictChowchilla Elementary
County6039
CityChowchilla
ZIP93610
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060852000848
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment458
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino69.3%
Black / African American2.2%
Asian2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native23.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races1.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %87%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)