FAIRMEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fairmead Elementary is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Chowchilla Elementary school district, located in Chowchilla, CA with about 504 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 15 teachers, Fairmead Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 33:1. 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.

Fairmead Elementary School, located in Chowchilla, California, serves as a rural educational hub within the Chowchilla Elementary School District. As a smaller school site, it is designed to provide a foundational learning environment for students in the surrounding agricultural community. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, close-knit atmosphere where staff and families can work collaboratively to meet the developmental and academic needs of young learners.

The school’s curriculum is focused on core academic growth while maintaining a commitment to the social-emotional development of its students. By leveraging its position within the Chowchilla area, Fairmead Elementary strives to create a structured and inclusive environment that encourages students to succeed in their formative years. It serves as an essential resource for local families, providing both a safe space for daily instruction and a sense of community connection.

For more information, contact Fairmead Elementary at (559) 665-8040 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.