Fairfax Elementary

Summary:

Fairfax Elementary is a public elementary school in San Bernardino, California, serving 351 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the San Bernardino City Unified School District, which is ranked 1221 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fairfax Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of California elementary schools over the past decade, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of this period. The school's performance is significantly below the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science assessments. Notably, Fairfax Elementary's chronic absenteeism rates have risen from 16.8% in 2017-2018 to 45.6% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. The school's low-income students and African American students tend to perform worse than their peers across the district and state.

Fairfax Elementary is surrounded by several other low-performing elementary schools in the San Bernardino City Unified School District, including Lankershim Elementary, Roger Anton Elementary, and Hunt Elementary. These nearby schools also struggle with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates, and high percentages of low-income students, suggesting systemic challenges in the district. However, Fairfax Elementary's English Language Learner (ELL) students have shown stronger performance compared to their peers, indicating the school may have effective strategies or programs in place to support this population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1362 Pacific St.
       San Bernardino, CA  92404-6226


(909) 381-1283

District: San Bernardino City Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4748th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,970 Help


Students who attend Fairfax Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Golden Valley Middle
High:    Pacific High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.6 Help
Number of students:  351

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
87.7%
African American:
5.4%
White:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fairfax Elementary ranks worse than 81% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 21st among 48 ranked elementary schools in the San Bernardino City Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.25. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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: Hispanic (87.7%), African American (5.4%), White (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairfax Elementary is 22.6. 40 elementary schools in the San Bernardino City Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairfax Elementary is $7,970, which is the 6th highest among 48 elementary schools in the San Bernardino City Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairfax Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax Elementary 4748th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Fairfax Elementary in the ranking list.)

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San Bernardino City Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Bernardino City Unified 1221st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fairfax Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fairfax Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.31 3754th 4809 21.9%
2005 24.42 3668th 4822 23.9%
2007 25.07 3932nd 5113 23.1%
2008 28.11 3738th 5113 26.9%
2009 22.16 4273rd 5193 17.7%
2010 29.95 3852nd 5314 27.5%
2011 33.39 3729th 5377 30.6%
2012 26.11 4243rd 5390 21.3%
2013 37.25 3506th 5530 36.6%
2015 18.94 4737th 5611 15.6%
2016 19.57 4661st 5614 17.0%
2017 21.59 4555th 5692 20.0%
2018 27.97 3999th 5662 29.4%
2019 19.52 4839th 5789 16.4%
2022 26.18 4235th 5883 28.0%
2023 27.31 4149th 5874 29.4%
2024 21.25 4748th 5862 19.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fairfax Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.29 2443rd 3246 24.7%
2022 62.57 679th 3311 79.5%
2023 39.57 1856th 3250 42.9%
2024 59.19 762nd 3160 75.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairfax Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.97 3168th 5084 37.7%
2019 27.85 4039th 5173 21.9%
2022 39.72 3028th 5264 42.5%
2023 38.30 3200th 5374 40.5%
2024 27.68 4174th 5511 24.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Fairfax Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.48 4413th 5413 18.5%
2019 17.84 4807th 5492 12.5%
2022 21.88 4519th 5635 19.8%
2023 23.05 4427th 5617 21.2%
2024 20.08 4700th 5605 16.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Fairfax Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.56 3309th 5431 39.1%
2019 22.48 4427th 5510 19.7%
2022 32.93 3548th 5663 37.3%
2023 32.77 3561st 5650 37.0%
2024 23.87 4376th 5636 22.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Fairfax Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.65 580th 747 22.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fairfax Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.99 2867th 4830 40.6%
2019 31.33 3595th 4963 27.6%
2022 41.87 2756th 5084 45.8%
2023 41.11 2825th 5098 44.6%
2024 31.37 3631st 5102 28.8%
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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 Fairfax Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 68 91 5 156 3 n/a n/a 0 323
1999 77 86 7 216 3 n/a n/a 0 389
2000 84 78 12 211 5 n/a n/a 0 390
2001 77 71 18 222 7 n/a n/a 0 395
2002 74 108 27 293 8 n/a n/a 0 510
2003 74 108 27 293 8 n/a n/a 0 510
2004 65 134 17 296 6 n/a n/a 0 518
2005 61 101 20 313 4 n/a n/a 5 504
2006 37 71 12 274 2 n/a n/a 14 410
2007 35 65 10 267 2 n/a n/a 13 392
2008 35 64 2 279 4 n/a n/a 0 384
2009 37 55 8 263 6 2 6 0 377
2010 27 56 3 259 3 3 4 0 355
2011 23 63 3 251 2 1 0 0 343
2012 20 46 1 276 2 1 8 0 354
2013 16 45 1 285 3 1 11 0 362
2014 13 58 2 273 2 2 17 0 367
2015 9 63 1 273 3 4 19 0 372
2016 14 45 1 284 2 5 18 0 369
2017 8 45 1 274 2 2 19 0 351
2018 8 36 1 282 3 0 19 0 349
2019 16 41 0 250 2 0 5 0 314
2020 9 34 3 232 1 0 10 0 289
2021 13 31 5 297 2 0 12 0 360
2022 14 22 4 328 1 0 5 0 374
2023 14 19 5 308 2 0 3 0 351

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 Fairfax Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 323 13.0 24.8 94.7
1999 389 21.0 18.5 94.9
2000 390 19.0 20.5 89.2
2001 395 20.0 19.8 92.7
2002 510 25.0 20.4 92.7
2003 510 25.0 20.4 92.7
2004 518 26.0 19.9 95.9
2005 504 25.0 20.2 95.8
2006 410 19.0 21.6 94.2
2007 392 19.4 20.2 93.4
2008 384 21.0 18.3 99.2
2009 377 18.0 18.9 97.3
2010 355 18.0 19.7 96.9
2011 343 n/a n/a 94.2
2012 354 13.0 27.2 n/a
2013 362 11.0 32.9 98.9
2014 367 12.0 30.5 96.7
2015 372 13.0 28.6 96.2
2016 369 14.0 26.3 97
2017 351 13.0 27.0 96.3
2018 349 13.0 26.8 95.7
2019 314 13.0 24.1 94.9
2020 289 n/a n/a 95.2
2021 360 15.0 24.0 94.4
2022 374 16.0 23.3 92
2023 351 15.5 22.6 95.4

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 Fairfax Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 323 13.0 24.8 94.7
1999 389 21.0 18.5 94.9
2000 390 19.0 20.5 89.2
2001 395 20.0 19.8 92.7
2002 510 25.0 20.4 92.7
2003 510 25.0 20.4 92.7
2004 518 26.0 19.9 95.9
2005 504 25.0 20.2 95.8
2006 410 19.0 21.6 94.2
2007 392 19.4 20.2 93.4
2008 384 21.0 18.3 99.2
2009 377 18.0 18.9 97.3
2010 355 18.0 19.7 96.9
2011 343 n/a n/a 94.2
2012 354 13.0 27.2 n/a
2013 362 11.0 32.9 98.9
2014 367 12.0 30.5 96.7
2015 372 13.0 28.6 96.2
2016 369 14.0 26.3 97
2017 351 13.0 27.0 96.3
2018 349 13.0 26.8 95.7
2019 314 13.0 24.1 94.9
2020 289 n/a n/a 95.2
2021 360 15.0 24.0 94.4
2022 374 16.0 23.3 92
2023 351 15.5 22.6 95.4

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

Fairfax Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201297.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%97.0%99.0%97.0%97.0%
201398.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201690.0%2.0%0.0%7.0%98.0%95.0%98.0%93.0%98.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2019≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
202193.3%0.0%0.0%

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,970

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairfax Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4839th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4149th of 5874 Elementary schools
 13%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fairfax Elementary)46.817.4
 29.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Bernardino City Unified)37.725.5
 12.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax Elementary)42.628.3
 14.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Bernardino City Unified)39.428.2
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fairfax Elementary)2524.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Bernardino City Unified)38.926.4
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax Elementary)21.424.4
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Bernardino City Unified)31.521.2
 10.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fairfax Elementary)26.727.5
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Bernardino City Unified)40.531.2
 9.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax Elementary)17.813.7
 4.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Bernardino City Unified)22.416.6
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Fairfax Elementary)13.613.7
 0.1%
   5th Grade Science (San Bernardino City Unified)18.616.5
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fairfax Elementary)19.237.9
 18.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Bernardino City Unified)40.134.6
 5.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax Elementary)8.532.8
 24.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (San Bernardino City Unified)28.222.3
 5.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students314351
 11.8%
African American4119
 53.7%
American Indian22
Asian05
Hispanic250308
 23.2%
Pacific Islander00
White1614
 12.5%
Two or More Races53
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.9%95.4%
 0.5%


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Fairfax Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.0% of California elementary schools.

Students at Fairfax Elementary are 88% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% White, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Fairfax Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Golden Valley Middle
High : Pacific High

In the 2022-23 school year, 351 students attended Fairfax Elementary.


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