At a glance
Reported students
866
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
27.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
529.5
Fair Oaks Ranch Community: 866 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
27.1:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 732
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.7:1
What the reported data says about Fair Oaks Ranch Community
Fair Oaks Ranch Community is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Santa Clarita. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Sulphur Springs Union. NCES reports 866 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 27.1:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (49.9%) and White (16.7%). English learners represent 10.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fair Oaks Ranch Community
- 1How do the reported 27.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.7%
- Hispanic49.9%
- Black8.2%
- Asian16.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sulphur Springs Union
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pinetree Community Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
650 reported students
Sulphur Springs Community Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
586 reported students
Mitchell Community Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
569 reported students
Golden Oak Community
Elementary · Grades KG–06
533 reported students
Valley View Community Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
526 reported students
Canyon Springs Community Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
496 reported students
Public schools near Fair Oaks Ranch Community
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Oak Community Elementary · Sulphur Springs Union | KG–06 | 533 | 0.9 mi |
| Sulphur Springs Special Education Consortia Elementary · Sulphur Springs Union | KG–06 | 0 | 1.1 mi |
| Sulphur Springs Community Elementary Elementary · Sulphur Springs Union | KG–06 | 586 | 1.6 mi |
| Canyon Springs Community Elementary Elementary · Sulphur Springs Union | KG–06 | 496 | 1.6 mi |
| Valley View Community Elementary Elementary · Sulphur Springs Union | KG–06 | 526 | 1.6 mi |
| Leona H. Cox Community Elementary Elementary · Sulphur Springs Union | KG–06 | 459 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fair Oaks Ranch Community
What grades does Fair Oaks Ranch Community serve?
Fair Oaks Ranch Community reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sulphur Springs Union.
How many students attend Fair Oaks Ranch Community?
Fair Oaks Ranch Community reported 866 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 732 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fair Oaks Ranch Community?
The calculated ratio is 27.1:1, based on 866 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fair Oaks Ranch Community a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fair Oaks Ranch Community is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sulphur Springs Union attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fair Oaks Ranch Community students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Fair Oaks Ranch Community in?
Fair Oaks Ranch Community is part of Sulphur Springs Union, based in Canyon Country, CA, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fair Oaks Ranch Community?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Golden Oak Community (0.9 mi), Sulphur Springs Special Education Consortia (1.1 mi), Sulphur Springs Community Elementary (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.