Fairfax Elementary School serves 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
91%
31%
White
4%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted23%
22.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fairfax Elementary School?
287 students attend Fairfax Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Fairfax Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairfax Elementary School?
Fairfax Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairfax Elementary School offer ?
Fairfax Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fairfax Elementary School part of?
Fairfax Elementary School is part of Allendale 01 School District.
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