FAIRMOUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fairmount Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Francisco Unified school district, located in San Francisco, CA with about 374 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Fairmount Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Fairmount Elementary, located in the heart of San Francisco’s Glen Park neighborhood, is a public school that serves a diverse student body from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to foster both academic achievement and social-emotional development. Its location on Chenery Street makes it a central hub for neighborhood families, and it is frequently noted for the active involvement of its parent-teacher association in supporting school programs and campus enrichment.

The academic environment at Fairmount is designed to encourage curiosity and collaboration through a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for creative expression. Because it is part of the San Francisco Unified School District, the school benefits from the city’s broader educational resources while maintaining a unique, small-school atmosphere. With its focus on inclusivity and student-centered learning, Fairmount Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond while nurturing a lifelong love of learning.

For more information, contact Fairmount Elementary at (415) 695-5669 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.