Fairfield West Elementary School

4700 River Rd
Fairfield, OH 45014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 800 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairfield West Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 800 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50% in OH
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fairfield West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

Fairfield West Elementary School's student population of 800 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
800 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Fairfield West Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield West Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#1072 out of 3137 schools
(Top 50%)
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64%
50%
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62%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
8%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
7%
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Black
19%
17%
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White
57%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairfield West Elementary School's ranking?
Fairfield West Elementary School is ranked #1072 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Fairfield West Elementary School often compared to?
Fairfield West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield South Elementary School, Fairfield Central Elementary School, Linden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Fairfield West Elementary School?
800 students attend Fairfield West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Fairfield West Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield West Elementary School?
Fairfield West Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairfield West Elementary School offer ?
Fairfield West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fairfield West Elementary School part of?
Fairfield West Elementary School is part of Fairfield City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 800 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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