Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, David Fairchild Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David Fairchild Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
David Fairchild Elementary School's student population of 476 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
David Fairchild Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David Fairchild Elementary School is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#431 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
75%
36%
Black
3%
21%
White
19%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Fairchild Elementary School's ranking?
David Fairchild Elementary School is ranked #431 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are David Fairchild Elementary School often compared to?
David Fairchild Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry S. West Laboratory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend David Fairchild Elementary School?
476 students attend David Fairchild Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of David Fairchild Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Fairchild Elementary School?
David Fairchild Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does David Fairchild Elementary School offer ?
David Fairchild Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is David Fairchild Elementary School part of?
David Fairchild Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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