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Elementary SchoolsGrades 5-6

Fairmead Elementary

Chowchilla Elementary · Madera County · 19421 Avenue 22 3/4, Chowchilla, CA 93610-0907

(559) 665-8040

2/10
#4691
Rank 4691 out of 5,722
Top 82%
English Language Arts2/10 · #4609 · 19th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #4838 · 15th percentile
Science3/10 · #4010 · 28th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Fairmead Elementary serves fifth and sixth graders in the small agricultural community of Chowchilla, tucked into California's Central Valley between Fresno and Merced. The school faces real academic challenges, scoring in the lower percentiles statewide, so families who prioritize strong test performance may want to look closely at how the school supports student growth from year to year. That said, Chowchilla is a tight-knit, working-class town where community ties run deep, and for families already rooted here, Fairmead can be a familiar stepping stone into middle school.

Student Demographics

423 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
312 (74%)
White
80 (19%)
African American
13 (3%)
Asian
8 (2%)
Other
10 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners128 (30%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged368 (87%)
Students with Disabilities65 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

458
Enrollment
18.8
Teachers (FTE)
24.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
28
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #5897 · 1st percentile

0 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.