Serving 602 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 25% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax)'s student population of 602 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
602 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 283 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 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#211 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
95%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax)'s ranking?
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) is ranked #211 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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)?
602 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, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax)?
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) has a student ration of 15:1, 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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