Fair Oaks Elementary School

407 Barber Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 782 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fair Oaks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 782 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fair Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Fair Oaks Elementary School's student population of 782 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
782 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
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School Rankings

Fair Oaks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fair Oaks Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#1458 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25%
36%
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17%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
83%
18%
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Black
12%
36%
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White
3%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fair Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fair Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Fair Oaks Elementary School is ranked #1458 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Fair Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Fair Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dunleith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Fair Oaks Elementary School?
782 students attend Fair Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Fair Oaks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fair Oaks Elementary School?
Fair Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fair Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Fair Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fair Oaks Elementary School part of?
Fair Oaks Elementary School is part of Cobb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 782 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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