Fairfield Elementary Academy
Tel:
(773)535-9500
- Fairfield Elementary Academy serves 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Fairfield Elementary Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Fairfield Elementary Academy's student population of 582 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 582 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Fairfield Elementary Academy's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Fairfield Elementary Academy is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3281 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 74% | 26% |
| Black | 26% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 97% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fairfield Elementary Academy is Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 747 students
0.3 miles
6011 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773)535-9288 0.3 PK-8 747 - Chicago Marquette Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 1151 students
0.5 miles
6550 S Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773)535-9260 0.5 PK-8 1151 - Chicago Claremont Academy Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 429 students
0.6 miles
2300 W 64th St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773)535-8110 0.6 PK-8 429 - Chicago Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1100 students
0.7 miles
6727 S California Av
Chicago, IL 60629
(773)993-1770 0.7 K-12 1100 - Chicago Gage Park High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 306 students
0.7 miles
5630 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773)535-9230 0.7 9-12 306
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