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Fairmeadow Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
500 East Meadow Dr., Palo Alto, CA 94306 · (650) 856-0845 · Part of Palo Alto Unified School District
Students
425
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
12%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Fairmeadow Elementary
- School Grade A+: near the top of California’s public schools
- Math proficiency 48 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 20:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 18.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency82%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts77%
State average 48.6%
Location
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500 East Meadow Dr., Palo Alto
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten102
Grade 152
Grade 260
Grade 369
Grade 470
Grade 572
Enrollment over time
360’20
408’21
403’22
441’23
425’24
Up 18.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Asian 48%White 29%Hispanic 16%Two or more races 6%Black <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.