Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bfa Elementary School 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 29% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bfa Elementary School Fairfax's student population of 605 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bfa Elementary School Fairfax ranks within the bottom 50% of all 281 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bfa Elementary School Fairfax is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#182 out of 281 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
2%
3%
White
96%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bfa Elementary School Fairfax's ranking?
Bfa Elementary School Fairfax is ranked #182 out of 281 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
How many students attend Bfa Elementary School Fairfax?
605 students attend Bfa Elementary School Fairfax.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Bfa Elementary School Fairfax students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bfa Elementary School Fairfax?
Bfa Elementary School Fairfax has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bfa Elementary School Fairfax offer ?
Bfa Elementary School Fairfax offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bfa Elementary School Fairfax part of?
Bfa Elementary School Fairfax is part of Fairfax School District.
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