Fairwood Alternative Elementary School

726 Fairwood Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fairwood Alternative Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fairwood Alternative Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Fairwood Alternative Elementary School's student population of 254 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
254 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Fairwood Alternative Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairwood Alternative Elementary School is 0.35, which is less 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)
#2967 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
50%
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10-14%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
7%
7%
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Black
80%
17%
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White
4%
67%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
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 Fairwood Alternative Elementary School's ranking?
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School is ranked #2967 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Fairwood Alternative Elementary School often compared to?
Fairwood Alternative Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berwick Alternative K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Fairwood Alternative Elementary School?
254 students attend Fairwood Alternative Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Fairwood Alternative Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairwood Alternative Elementary School?
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairwood Alternative Elementary School offer ?
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Fairwood Alternative Elementary School part of?
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School is part of Columbus City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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