Fairmont Elementary

503 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Fairmont Elementary School, located at 724 Kearney St. in El Cerrito, California, serves as a public primary school within the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education for students in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and fostering a supportive community environment.

The school is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, offering a traditional campus setting that prioritizes student engagement and inclusivity. As part of the broader El Cerrito community, Fairmont Elementary benefits from an active parent-teacher association and local involvement, which supports a variety of enrichment programs. The curriculum is designed to meet California state standards while encouraging student curiosity and collaboration in a diverse, multicultural setting.

503

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairmont Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	156
Black	34
Asian	146
Two or More	57
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
156 (31.0 %)
Asian
146 (29.0 %)
White
106 (21.1 %)
Two or More
57 (11.3 %)
Black
34 (6.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1448
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 63