Serving 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairfield Court Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairfield Court Elementary serves the northeast part of Richmond, VA, covering an attendance area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairfield Court Elementary School's student population of 222 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Rankings
Fairfield Court Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Court Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1669 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
88%
21%
White
1%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield Court Elementary School's ranking?
Fairfield Court Elementary School is ranked #1669 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Fairfield Court Elementary School often compared to?
Fairfield Court Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School, G.h. Reid Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Fairfield Court Elementary School?
222 students attend Fairfield Court Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Fairfield Court Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairfield Court Elementary School?
Fairfield Court Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairfield Court Elementary School offer ?
Fairfield Court Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fairfield Court Elementary School part of?
Fairfield Court Elementary School is part of Richmond City School District.
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