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Fairmeadow Elementary

500 East Meadow Dr., Palo Alto, CA, 94306

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 194 of 6856 in California

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About Fairmeadow Elementary

Fairmeadow Elementary is a public school in Palo Alto, California, that teaches kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. There are about 469students at the school, and there is one teacher for every 21 students. This gives teachers time to plan lessons and work with each student one-on-one. The main goal of Fairmeadow Elementary is to help kids learn how to read and do math well. They also learn more about technology, art, music, and science. This makes for a good mix of people with different interests and backgrounds. About 78% of students meet or exceed math standards, and about 79% show that they can read well. The amount spent per student is in line with what the district spends, which is usually more than the state average in California because the district gets money from local sources. The school is better when families and the community work together. Families exploring the best elementary school in California often review schools within this district. Overall, Fairmeadow Elementary shows consistent academic performance and a supportive learning environment.

Fairmeadow Elementary Contact Information

Address

500 East Meadow Dr., Palo Alto, CA, 94306

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Phone

(650) 856-0845

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 78%
Reading 79%
State average proficiency is 78% in Math and 79% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
441
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 194 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Fairmeadow Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM to 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 29.48%
Asian 47.39%
Hispanic 13.83%
Black 0.68%
Two+ Races 8.16%
Native Am. 0%
White
29.48%
Asian
47.39%
Hispanic
13.83%
Black
0.68%
Two+ Races
8.16%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 441
49.66%
219 Female
50.34%
222 Male

Student Population

441 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, Fairmeadow Elementary School held a fun family STEM and literacy night. Students showed off their science projects, and creative writing. Staff and families are still working together to make a learning space that is supportive and creative and encourages curiosity and success.

FAQ

Q1. Does Fairmeadow Elementary have programs for kids to do after school?

Ans. Yes, the school offers after-school care and activities that help students learn more.

Q2. Does Fairmeadow Elementary have a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)?

Ans. Yes, an active PTA helps with school events, programs, and fundraising.

Q3. What kinds of help are there for students?

Ans. The school has counseling, special education programs, and English Language Development (ELD) services.

Q4. How does Fairmeadow Elementary use technology to help students learn?

Ans. Digital devices and tools are available in classrooms to make learning more interesting and effective.

Q5. Are there ways for parents to get involved?

Ans. Yes, parents can help out in the classroom, join committees, and go to school events.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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