Fairbank Elementary School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(319) 635-2071
Fairbank Elementary School serves 219 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Fairbank Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Fairbank Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Fairbank Elementary School's student population of 219 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 219 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Fairbank Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Fairbank Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #376 out of 1232 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 96% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wapsie Valley Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Fairbank Elementary School is Wapsie Valley High School (5.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Rural Elementary School #4 (2.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairbank Rural Elementary School #4 Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 26 students10
2.1 miles
1153 Denison Ave
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071 2.1 K-8 26 - Fairbank Rural Elementary School #1 Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 26 students10
3.3 miles
1099 Amish Blvd
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071 3.3 K-8 26 - Fairbank Rural Elementary School #2 Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 28 students10
3.7 miles
Cr C57 And Amish Blvd
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071 3.7 K-8 28 - Fairbank Rural Elementary School #3 Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 20 students10
4.3 miles
1503 130th St
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071 4.3 K-8 20 - Jesup Triumph Elementary School Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 50 students10
4.7 miles
1348 145th St
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700 4.7 K-8 50
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