Cleo Gordon Elementary

Summary:

Cleo Gordon Elementary is a public elementary school in Fairfield, CA, serving 489 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, which is ranked 996 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cleo Gordon Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of California elementary schools based on academic performance, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 19.56% of Cleo Gordon students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 40.36% for the district and 47.04% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic and Multi-racial students, who rank in the bottom 5-10% of their respective student groups statewide. Additionally, Cleo Gordon Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.0% in 2017-2018 to 41.0% in 2022-2023, much higher than the district and state averages.

Cleo Gordon Elementary consistently performs worse than the nearby Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun, Fairview Elementary, Crescent Elementary, and Laurel Creek Elementary, which generally have higher proficiency rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and serve a lower percentage of low-income students. The school's high percentage of low-income students, 73.42% in 2022-2023, may be a contributing factor to its overall academic underperformance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1950 Dover Ave.
       Fairfield, CA  94533-2345


(707) 421-4125

District: Fairfield-Suisun Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5515th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,699 Help


Students who attend Cleo Gordon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Grange Middle
High:    Fairfield High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.7 Help
Number of students:  489

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.3%
African American:
17.0%
Two or more races:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cleo Gordon Elementary ranks worse than 94.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 12th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.48. (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 Cleo Gordon Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cleo Gordon Elementary is $5,699. 10 elementary schools in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cleo Gordon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cleo Gordon Elementary 5515th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Cleo Gordon Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fairfield-Suisun Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield-Suisun Unified 996th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cleo Gordon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cleo Gordon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 12.40 4530th 4809 5.8%
2005 10.58 4627th 4822 4.0%
2006 12.87 4484th 4818 6.9%
2007 9.92 4922nd 5113 3.7%
2008 10.81 4887th 5113 4.4%
2009 12.12 4902nd 5193 5.6%
2010 15.84 4858th 5314 8.6%
2011 27.49 4161st 5377 22.6%
2012 17.91 4782nd 5390 11.3%
2013 30.53 4003rd 5530 27.6%
2015 22.35 4390th 5611 21.8%
2016 18.27 4765th 5614 15.1%
2017 17.40 4909th 5692 13.8%
2018 12.94 5265th 5662 7.0%
2019 14.91 5249th 5789 9.3%
2022 17.62 5094th 5883 13.4%
2023 17.70 5084th 5874 13.4%
2024 12.48 5515th 5862 5.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cleo Gordon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 2.42 658th 669 1.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cleo Gordon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.86 2862nd 3246 11.8%
2019 27.09 2704th 3275 17.4%
2022 24.98 2950th 3311 10.9%
2023 24.62 2897th 3250 10.9%
2024 24.19 2884th 3160 8.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cleo Gordon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.58 2133rd 2634 19.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cleo Gordon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.61 4768th 5084 6.2%
2019 18.35 4668th 5173 9.8%
2022 22.48 4465th 5264 15.2%
2023 18.09 4832nd 5374 10.1%
2024 12.71 5285th 5511 4.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Cleo Gordon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.51 5027th 5413 7.1%
2019 16.60 4902nd 5492 10.7%
2022 18.81 4823rd 5635 14.4%
2023 18.60 4833rd 5617 14.0%
2024 14.64 5148th 5605 8.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cleo Gordon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.05 1065th 2128 50.0%
2019 21.37 2276th 2585 12.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Cleo Gordon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.64 5051st 5431 7.0%
2019 15.05 5047th 5510 8.4%
2022 18.36 4892nd 5663 13.6%
2023 17.95 4914th 5650 13.0%
2024 12.10 5360th 5636 4.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Cleo Gordon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.76 440th 700 37.1%
2019 41.51 404th 747 45.9%
2022 28.19 498th 663 24.9%
2023 33.43 419th 662 36.7%
2024 28.25 437th 593 26.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cleo Gordon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.88 4649th 4830 3.7%
2019 15.61 4633rd 4963 6.6%
2022 23.36 4252nd 5084 16.4%
2023 16.77 4696th 5098 7.9%
2024 12.10 4918th 5102 3.6%
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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 Cleo Gordon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 294 157 44 43 2 n/a n/a 0 540
1989 314 156 36 50 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1990 291 170 48 77 2 n/a n/a 0 588
1991 295 137 42 82 8 n/a n/a 0 564
1992 267 138 71 100 4 n/a n/a 0 580
1993 277 154 64 116 4 n/a n/a 0 615
1994 262 184 63 118 4 n/a n/a 0 631
1995 226 227 66 131 8 n/a n/a 0 658
1996 226 227 66 131 8 n/a n/a 0 658
1997 214 230 62 158 12 n/a n/a 0 676
1998 229 230 70 167 12 n/a n/a 0 708
1999 226 227 65 192 15 n/a n/a 4 729
2000 214 221 68 213 9 n/a n/a 0 725
2001 169 221 67 232 16 n/a n/a 2 707
2002 112 227 74 258 10 n/a n/a 0 681
2003 112 227 74 258 10 n/a n/a 0 681
2004 98 218 48 241 6 n/a n/a 0 611
2005 72 181 43 257 5 n/a n/a 1 559
2006 49 157 39 286 5 n/a n/a 0 536
2007 39 135 32 296 5 n/a n/a 0 507
2008 30 143 24 315 n/a n/a n/a 0 512
2009 30 146 22 284 1 3 0 0 486
2010 16 55 17 365 3 2 221 0 679
2011 54 140 35 372 5 3 35 0 644
2012 64 146 44 389 2 4 28 0 677
2013 54 150 43 380 2 1 36 0 666
2014 48 144 38 415 3 1 43 0 692
2015 48 129 37 455 3 0 40 0 712
2016 47 120 38 433 1 3 46 0 688
2017 51 83 35 348 2 6 45 0 570
2018 44 86 39 366 0 6 47 0 588
2019 43 93 44 374 2 7 44 0 607
2020 35 87 49 378 1 4 38 0 592
2021 32 70 41 302 1 7 40 0 493
2022 31 72 33 292 0 4 32 0 464
2023 27 83 37 300 0 3 39 0 489

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 Cleo Gordon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 540 22.7 23.7 n/a
1989 556 23.0 24.1 n/a
1990 588 25.1 23.4 n/a
1991 564 27.0 20.8 n/a
1992 580 27.4 21.1 43.3
1993 615 26.0 23.7 44.7
1994 631 27.0 23.4 49.8
1995 658 28.0 23.5 55.3
1996 658 28.0 23.5 55.3
1997 676 30.0 22.5 54
1998 708 35.0 20.2 42.2
1999 729 39.0 18.7 55.3
2000 725 37.0 19.6 46.8
2001 707 38.0 18.6 61.1
2002 681 34.0 20.0 65.9
2003 681 34.0 20.0 65.9
2004 611 29.6 20.6 73
2005 559 29.0 19.3 75.1
2006 536 24.0 22.3 79.5
2007 507 27.0 18.8 78.9
2008 512 33.0 15.5 80.1
2009 486 25.0 14.7 93
2010 679 32.5 20.8 52.7
2011 644 n/a n/a 74.8
2012 677 23.0 29.4 n/a
2013 666 21.0 31.7 92.2
2014 692 23.0 30.0 93.8
2015 712 25.0 28.4 93.3
2016 688 23.0 29.9 90.7
2017 570 23.0 24.7 85.1
2018 588 22.0 26.7 90.1
2019 607 23.0 26.3 89.3
2020 592 n/a n/a 82.6
2021 493 21.0 23.4 80.7
2022 464 19.0 24.4 61.2
2023 489 19.0 25.7 73.4

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 Cleo Gordon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 540 22.7 23.7 n/a
1989 556 23.0 24.1 n/a
1990 588 25.1 23.4 n/a
1991 564 27.0 20.8 n/a
1992 580 27.4 21.1 43.3
1993 615 26.0 23.7 44.7
1994 631 27.0 23.4 49.8
1995 658 28.0 23.5 55.3
1996 658 28.0 23.5 55.3
1997 676 30.0 22.5 54
1998 708 35.0 20.2 42.2
1999 729 39.0 18.7 55.3
2000 725 37.0 19.6 46.8
2001 707 38.0 18.6 61.1
2002 681 34.0 20.0 65.9
2003 681 34.0 20.0 65.9
2004 611 29.6 20.6 73
2005 559 29.0 19.3 75.1
2006 536 24.0 22.3 79.5
2007 507 27.0 18.8 78.9
2008 512 33.0 15.5 80.1
2009 486 25.0 14.7 93
2010 679 32.5 20.8 52.7
2011 644 n/a n/a 74.8
2012 677 23.0 29.4 n/a
2013 666 21.0 31.7 92.2
2014 692 23.0 30.0 93.8
2015 712 25.0 28.4 93.3
2016 688 23.0 29.9 90.7
2017 570 23.0 24.7 85.1
2018 588 22.0 26.7 90.1
2019 607 23.0 26.3 89.3
2020 592 n/a n/a 82.6
2021 493 21.0 23.4 80.7
2022 464 19.0 24.4 61.2
2023 489 19.0 25.7 73.4

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

Cleo Gordon Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201294.0%1.0%0.0%6.0%95.0%98.0%99.0%94.0%94.0%
201389.0%5.0%1.0%6.0%90.0%94.0%94.0%90.0%89.0%
201498.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%98.0%
201596.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%98.0%98.0%99.0%97.0%98.0%
201699.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%
201795.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%95.0%98.0%
201896.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%≥99.0%96.0%≥99.0%
201998.0%0.0%2.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
202097.6%0.0%2.4%98.4%98.4%97.6%
202197.5%0.0%2.5%
202295.5%0.0%2.3%96.6%96.6%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cleo Gordon Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,699

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cleo Gordon Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5249th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5084th of 5874 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cleo Gordon Elementary)32.222.2
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fairfield-Suisun Unified)43.238
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cleo Gordon Elementary)28.625.7
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfield-Suisun Unified)45.336.1
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cleo Gordon Elementary)2220.2
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fairfield-Suisun Unified)41.535.3
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cleo Gordon Elementary)25.714.6
 11.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield-Suisun Unified)40.233.7
 6.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cleo Gordon Elementary)24.227.2
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fairfield-Suisun Unified)47.239.5
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cleo Gordon Elementary)1412.2
 1.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield-Suisun Unified)36.125.9
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Cleo Gordon Elementary)1017.1
 7.1%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfield-Suisun Unified)26.124.5
 1.6%
   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 Students607489
 19.4%
African American9383
 10.8%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian4437
 15.9%
Hispanic374300
 19.8%
Pacific Islander73
 57.1%
White4327
 37.2%
Two or More Races4439
 11.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.3%73.4%
 15.9%


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Students at Cleo Gordon Elementary are 61% Hispanic, 17% African American, 8% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 6% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 489 students attended Cleo Gordon Elementary.

Students who attend Cleo Gordon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Grange Middle
High : Fairfield High

Cleo Gordon Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.9% of California elementary schools.


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