Fairwood Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sunnyvale, California 94089 · Sunnyvale
#993 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#13486 of 50,301 nationally
About Fairwood Elementary
Fairwood Elementary is a public elementary located in Sunnyvale, in the Sunnyvale school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 324 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 993rd of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 324.
There are 18 schools in Sunnyvale; Fairwood Elementary ranks 9th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)23.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fairwood Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Fairwood Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lakewood Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students · 1.2 km away
San Miguel Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students · 1.7 km away
Kathryn Hughes Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
281 students · 2.5 km away
Columbia Middle
Sunnyvale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
697 students · 2.6 km away
Bishop Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
465 students · 3.2 km away
Adrian Wilcox High
Santa Clara · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,614 students · 3.4 km away
Bracher Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
269 students · 3.5 km away
George Mayne Elementary
Alviso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
271 students · 3.7 km away
Don Callejon
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–8
568 students · 3.8 km away
Montague Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students · 3.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fairwood Elementary a good school?
Fairwood Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 66.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #993 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fairwood Elementary rank in California?
Fairwood Elementary ranks #993 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #13486 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fairwood Elementary?
Fairwood Elementary had 324 students in 2025.
Is Fairwood Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Fairwood Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fairwood Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fairwood Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.