About Fairfield 



What and Where is Fairfield Elementary?

Fairfield Elementary School is a two-room country schoolhouse located about three miles west of Davis city limits at Roads 96 and 32 (Russell Blvd). It is a public K-3 elementary school in the Davis Joint Unified School District and serves approximately 50 students in its two classrooms (K/1 & 2/3). Fairfield is a parent participation school in which each family contributes work & time in various capacities.


adults and kids tend to garden beds

What Makes Fairfield Special?

In many ways, Fairfield is just like any other school in the DJUSD. It has the same curriculum requirements, administrative regulations, textbooks, and other educational standards. However, it is also very unique. The rural setting of Fairfield provides a peaceful, spacious and natural environment for children (and families) to engage and explore. The small number of students creates a familiar atmosphere where it is easy to get to know one another. The size of Fairfield lends itself to an environment of belonging and safety, fostering a climate where children feel comfortable taking risks with their learning and growing. Fairfield also has a number of traditions that help to mark the passage of time, and celebrate our community by coming together. In addition, the parent participation commitment keeps families involved in the education of our students.


children reading together in a field


Benefits of Multiage Classes

There are many benefits of multiage classes, including:

  • Students remain with teachers for two years, which allows the teacher to develop a deeper understanding of a child’s strengths and needs, and provides continuity.

  • Teachers are extremely skilled at differentiating for all learners.

  • Children have several years to grow, and are able to see themselves as progressive, successful learners over time supporting a growth mindset.

  • Children develop a sense of family with their classmates. They become a "family of learners" who support and care for each other.

  • Children are more likely to cooperate than compete.

  • Older children model more sophisticated approaches to problem solving, and younger children are able to accomplish tasks they could not do without the assistance of older children.

  • Students have almost an extra month of teaching time, because the teacher does not have to spend the early weeks in the school year getting to know every child.

    Students remain with teachers for two years, which allows the teacher to develop a deeper understanding of a child’s strengths and needs, and provides continuity.


    View from the school at dusk