Fair Play Elementary School

301 N Walnut
Fair Play, MO 65649
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 188 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fair Play Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fair Play Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

Fair Play Elementary School's student population of 188 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Every Child - Every Chance - Every Day

School Rankings

Fair Play Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fair Play Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1272 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40-44%
40%
30-34%
43%
40-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
94%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.11
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fair Play Elementary School's ranking?
Fair Play Elementary School is ranked #1272 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Fair Play Elementary School often compared to?
Fair Play Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Halfway Elementary School, Humansville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Fair Play Elementary School?
188 students attend Fair Play Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Fair Play Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fair Play Elementary School?
Fair Play Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fair Play Elementary School offer ?
Fair Play Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fair Play Elementary School part of?
Fair Play Elementary School is part of Fair Play R-II School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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