Fairwood Elementary

324 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Fairwood Elementary, located at 1110 Fairwood Ave. in Sunnyvale, California, is a public school serving the local community within the Sunnyvale School District. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It places a strong emphasis on core academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from its location in the heart of Silicon Valley, often integrating modern educational tools and community resources into its curriculum. Fairwood Elementary is typically recognized for its dedicated faculty and active parent community, which works to support school programs and extracurricular activities. By focusing on a well-rounded education, the school aims to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both academically and personally.

324

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	117
Black	11
Asian	102
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
117 (36.1%)
Asian
102 (31.5%)
White
56 (17.3%)
Two or More
36 (11.1%)
Black
11 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

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:	Sunnyvale
Phone:	(408)523-4870
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 58

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 51