Fairmeadow Elementary School

Fairmeadow Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
500 E Meadow Dr,  Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto Unified School District
4.5
4.6
408 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Grant Althouse
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
86%
Reading Proficiency
87%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
86%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
65%
State Average
19.4%
Science
47.1%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Asian
47.1%
White
28.9%
Hispanic
16%
Two or more races
6.1%
Filipino
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#102 Best Public ES in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 4 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/5/2024
Fairmeadow is an awesome school. The teachers are very dedicated to the continued growth of the kids educationally and social-emotional. The very involved parent community has many diverse events each year, and is very inclusive. Afterschool programs are easily available.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/14/2024
As a parent of a 7-year-old attending Fairmeadow, I can't express enough how delighted I am with the quality of education and care provided here. From the moment we stepped into the welcoming atmosphere of the school (sometimes the Principal would be standing in front of the entrance greeting the st...
5.0 parent
11/2/2023
Fairmeadow has been a great school and a stepping stone for two of my kids and 3rd one to follow. Surprised about the academic progress low scores… is data not being reported? Mrs Wong is awesome!
3.0 parent
1/18/2019
The environment seems to benefit students who are strongly motivated by teacher praise.
3.0 parent
3/25/2018
Horrible principal ever, he should go some place else. I am praying that this happens sooner than later

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Fairmeadow Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Palo Alto, CA and is served by the Palo Alto Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 408 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 86% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Fairmeadow Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $3,289,214. Discover additional schools in the area, like Henry M. Gunn High School, Los Altos High School, Palo Alto High School, and more. Learn more about what Palo Alto has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fairmeadow Elementary School.

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