Fairgrove Elementary

fairgrove.luciamarschools.org/

365 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Fairgrove Elementary School is a public school located in the coastal community of Grover Beach, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. As part of the Lucia Mar Unified School District, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive and inclusive campus culture. The school emphasizes core curriculum subjects alongside social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic program, Fairgrove Elementary is known for being an active part of the Grover Beach neighborhood. The school typically offers various resources and activities designed to engage both students and their families, reflecting the district’s commitment to community involvement. With its location near the central coast, the school benefits from a close-knit environment where staff and families work together to support the development and well-being of the student body.

365

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairgrove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	212
Asian	6
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Hispanic
212 (58.1%)
White
128 (35.1%)
Two or More
18 (4.9%)
Asian
6 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lucia Mar Unified
Phone:	(805)474-3740
Website:	http://fairgrove.luciamarschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 70

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 59