Fairlands Elementary

Summary:

Fairlands Elementary is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Pleasanton, California, serving 726 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Pleasanton Unified School District, which is ranked 101 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fairlands Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in California, with exceptional academic performance. The school's students excel on standardized tests, with 75.62% proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 79.83% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages. Fairlands also stands out for its strong performance on the CAST Science assessment, with 62.81% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 30.7%. The school's diverse student population, with a significant representation of Asian and White students, is particularly noteworthy for its high-achieving English Language Learners and male students.

While Fairlands Elementary's academic performance is consistently higher than the nearby Donlon Elementary and Valley View Elementary within the Pleasanton Unified School District, some schools in the neighboring Dublin Unified School District, such as Cottonwood Creek and J.M. Amador Elementary, have even higher academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and Science.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4151 West Las Positas Blvd.
       Pleasanton, CA  94588-4199


(925) 426-4210

District: Pleasanton Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
325th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,019 Help


Students who attend Fairlands Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas S. Hart Middle
High:    Amador Valley High
    Foothill High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.9 Help
Number of students:  726

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
73.6%
White:
12.9%
Hispanic:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fairlands Elementary ranks better than 94.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 4th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Pleasanton Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.23. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (73.6%), White (12.9%), Hispanic (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairlands Elementary is 25.9, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Pleasanton Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairlands Elementary is $6,019, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Pleasanton Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairlands Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairlands Elementary 325th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Fairlands Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Pleasanton Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasanton Unified 101st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fairlands Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fairlands Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 91.99 398th 4809 91.7%
2005 96.25 150th 4822 96.9%
2006 95.37 199th 4818 95.9%
2007 95.43 201st 5113 96.1%
2008 94.98 185th 5113 96.4%
2009 95.17 153rd 5193 97.1%
2010 91.71 345th 5314 93.5%
2011 91.65 340th 5377 93.7%
2012 90.66 388th 5390 92.8%
2013 92.05 324th 5530 94.1%
2015 95.31 303rd 5611 94.6%
2016 95.72 261st 5614 95.4%
2017 97.54 133rd 5692 97.7%
2018 97.69 93rd 5662 98.4%
2019 97.00 149th 5789 97.4%
2022 97.53 147th 5883 97.5%
2023 96.00 277th 5874 95.3%
2024 95.23 325th 5862 94.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fairlands Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.87 39th 3246 98.8%
2019 99.83 15th 3275 99.5%
2022 89.25 172nd 3311 94.8%
2023 93.21 95th 3250 97.1%
2024 98.38 26th 3160 99.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairlands Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.62 2658th 5374 50.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Fairlands Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.15 75th 5413 98.6%
2019 96.55 125th 5492 97.7%
2022 96.77 166th 5635 97.1%
2023 92.88 447th 5617 92.0%
2024 93.07 433rd 5605 92.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Fairlands Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.56 148th 5431 97.3%
2019 95.88 182nd 5510 96.7%
2022 97.30 128th 5663 97.7%
2023 96.98 150th 5650 97.3%
2024 95.11 270th 5636 95.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Fairlands Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.32 208th 1071 80.6%
2019 73.94 277th 1149 75.9%
2022 78.47 188th 1154 83.7%
2023 74.16 293rd 1190 75.4%
2024 68.41 437th 1203 63.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fairlands Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.33 2960th 5098 41.9%
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Rank History for White students at Fairlands Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.18 98th 2737 96.4%
2019 83.83 308th 2834 89.1%
2022 82.29 364th 2726 86.6%
2023 84.65 262nd 2662 90.2%
2024 85.52 228th 2647 91.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Fairlands Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 565 8 54 58 5 n/a n/a 0 690
1990 597 7 65 72 5 n/a n/a 0 746
1991 540 6 57 54 6 n/a n/a 0 663
1992 510 12 47 50 7 n/a n/a 0 626
1993 483 11 57 40 4 n/a n/a 0 595
1994 522 21 75 51 2 n/a n/a 0 671
1995 504 12 79 45 4 n/a n/a 0 644
1996 504 12 79 45 4 n/a n/a 0 644
1997 519 14 80 53 4 n/a n/a 0 670
1998 502 9 84 47 3 n/a n/a 0 645
1999 475 18 90 58 2 n/a n/a 4 647
2000 455 18 105 49 2 n/a n/a 1 630
2001 447 18 131 50 2 n/a n/a 2 650
2002 369 30 174 60 4 n/a n/a 12 649
2003 369 30 174 60 4 n/a n/a 12 649
2004 359 27 185 60 2 n/a n/a 5 638
2005 339 30 180 49 2 n/a n/a 9 609
2006 308 29 202 59 3 n/a n/a 21 622
2007 307 27 235 57 3 n/a n/a 23 652
2008 296 22 289 53 4 n/a n/a 0 664
2009 273 27 332 56 3 2 27 0 720
2010 298 14 351 50 2 2 32 0 749
2011 281 13 374 58 2 2 34 0 764
2012 260 12 366 62 2 2 31 0 735
2013 247 12 404 65 0 1 32 0 761
2014 239 12 384 73 0 0 38 0 746
2015 235 9 411 82 0 0 39 0 776
2016 207 6 465 70 0 1 36 0 785
2017 196 5 493 53 0 1 26 0 774
2018 187 2 529 43 0 0 24 0 785
2019 160 3 545 36 0 0 23 0 767
2020 139 2 548 38 1 0 25 0 753
2021 123 0 555 38 4 0 27 0 747
2022 121 5 555 50 5 0 28 0 764
2023 94 6 534 58 6 0 28 0 726

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fairlands Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 690 25.6 26.9 n/a
1990 746 28.5 26.1 n/a
1991 663 24.3 27.2 n/a
1992 626 24.7 25.3 5
1993 595 23.8 25.0 6.1
1994 671 25.8 26.0 6.4
1995 644 26.0 24.8 5.4
1996 644 26.0 24.8 5.4
1997 670 25.9 25.9 3.7
1998 645 31.6 20.4 5.3
1999 647 31.0 20.9 4
2000 630 31.7 19.9 4.8
2001 650 31.0 21.0 4.2
2002 649 31.8 20.4 5.7
2003 649 31.8 20.4 5.7
2004 638 32.3 19.8 6.2
2005 609 30.0 20.3 4.5
2006 622 31.5 19.7 4.7
2007 652 32.0 20.4 4.5
2008 664 37.4 17.8 5.1
2009 720 32.0 21.2 6.3
2010 749 34.0 21.9 6.8
2011 764 n/a n/a 6.3
2012 735 31.5 23.2 n/a
2013 761 28.5 26.7 5.8
2014 746 26.0 28.6 6.4
2015 776 28.0 27.7 7.2
2016 785 29.0 27.0 6.9
2017 774 29.0 26.6 5.8
2018 785 29.4 26.7 5.6
2019 767 28.8 26.6 5.2
2020 753 n/a n/a 5.3
2021 747 29.1 25.6 4.8
2022 764 29.9 25.4 6.4
2023 726 28.0 25.9 8.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fairlands Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 690 25.6 26.9 n/a
1990 746 28.5 26.1 n/a
1991 663 24.3 27.2 n/a
1992 626 24.7 25.3 5
1993 595 23.8 25.0 6.1
1994 671 25.8 26.0 6.4
1995 644 26.0 24.8 5.4
1996 644 26.0 24.8 5.4
1997 670 25.9 25.9 3.7
1998 645 31.6 20.4 5.3
1999 647 31.0 20.9 4
2000 630 31.7 19.9 4.8
2001 650 31.0 21.0 4.2
2002 649 31.8 20.4 5.7
2003 649 31.8 20.4 5.7
2004 638 32.3 19.8 6.2
2005 609 30.0 20.3 4.5
2006 622 31.5 19.7 4.7
2007 652 32.0 20.4 4.5
2008 664 37.4 17.8 5.1
2009 720 32.0 21.2 6.3
2010 749 34.0 21.9 6.8
2011 764 n/a n/a 6.3
2012 735 31.5 23.2 n/a
2013 761 28.5 26.7 5.8
2014 746 26.0 28.6 6.4
2015 776 28.0 27.7 7.2
2016 785 29.0 27.0 6.9
2017 774 29.0 26.6 5.8
2018 785 29.4 26.7 5.6
2019 767 28.8 26.6 5.2
2020 753 n/a n/a 5.3
2021 747 29.1 25.6 4.8
2022 764 29.9 25.4 6.4
2023 726 28.0 25.9 8.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Fairlands Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201299.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201498.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%99.0%
201599.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201695.0%0.0%1.0%3.0%96.0%96.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201998.0%0.0%2.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fairlands Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,019

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairlands Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 149th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 277th of 5874 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fairlands Elementary)81.573.3
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pleasanton Unified)79.276.4
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairlands Elementary)86.678.6
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pleasanton Unified)81.179.6
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fairlands Elementary)84.978
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pleasanton Unified)7473.7
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fairlands Elementary)8286
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pleasanton Unified)76.676.8
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fairlands Elementary)90.882.5
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pleasanton Unified)80.980.5
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fairlands Elementary)8477.7
 6.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pleasanton Unified)76.775.2
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Fairlands Elementary)67.966.1
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Pleasanton Unified)65.463.6
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students767726
 5.3%
African American36
 100%
American Indian06
Asian545534
 2%
Hispanic3658
 61.1%
Pacific Islander00
White16094
 41.3%
Two or More Races2328
 21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.2%8.4%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairlands Elementary

Students who attend Fairlands Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thomas S. Hart Middle
High : Amador Valley High
High : Foothill High

Yes. Fairlands Elementary ranks in the top 5.5% of California elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 726 students attended Fairlands Elementary.

Students at Fairlands Elementary are 74% Asian, 13% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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