D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Fairbanks Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 227 Fairbanks Ave., Sacramento, CA 95838
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 14th percentile in California
Growth
C
Students gain 0.96 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 28th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
369
Students
enrolled
24.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%14/1002.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%28/100Students gain 0.96 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.70 in 2009–19; 39th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 58% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency20% (−28 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency16% (−21 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black25%15%reading -6 pts, math -4 pts31st percentile (list)
Hispanic12%8%reading -27 pts, math -20 pts0th percentile (list)
Asian32%22%reading -42 pts, math -48 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income17%12%reading -21 pts, math -16 pts3rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 227 Fairbanks Ave.
City Sacramento
ZIP Code 95838
District 0601332
NCES School ID 060133201202
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 95838

Understanding the community around Fairbanks Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,253
Per Capita Income $22,928
Poverty Rate 17.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%
High School or Higher 76.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $322,500
Median Rent $1,462
Owner-Occupied 54.2%
Renter-Occupied 45.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fairbanks Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 34.7%
Asian 33.1%
Black 15.2%
Two or More Races 7.3%
White 5.4%
Pacific Islander 3.3%
American Indian 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 369
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 24.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fairbanks Elementary?
Fairbanks Elementary has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Fairbanks Elementary?
Fairbanks Elementary has 369 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.6:1.
What grades does Fairbanks Elementary serve?
Fairbanks Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fairbanks Elementary receive per student?
Fairbanks Elementary receives $20,248 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fairbanks Elementary in 95838 ▼
Avg Home Value
$400,382
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,191
1-Year Change
+1.7%
% Renters
45.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026