Serving 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: BFA Elementary/Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Fairfax, VT, encompassing approximately 40.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax)'s student population of 579 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
579 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#215 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.8%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax)'s ranking?
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) is ranked #215 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) often compared to?
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax)is often viewed alongside schools like Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax)?
579 students attend Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax)?
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) offer ?
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) part of?
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) is part of Fairfax School District.
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