Fairfield Elementary Academy
Fairfield Elementary Academy serves 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Fairfield Elementary Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 572 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Fairfield Elementary Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Fairfield Elementary Academy is 0.37, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3337 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 34:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 77% | 26% |
| Black | 20% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 38% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Morrill Elementary Math & Science School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Morrill Elementary Math & Science School Magnet School
Math: 5% | Reading: 11%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 654 students10
0.3 miles
6011 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9288 0.3 PK-8 654 - Chicago Marquette Elementary School Math: 14% | Reading: 14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 1,169 student10
0.5 miles
6550 S Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9260 0.5 PK-8 1,169 - Chicago Claremont Academy Elementary School Math: 11% | Reading: 10%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 430 students10
0.6 miles
2300 W 64th St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-8110 0.6 PK-8 430 - Chicago Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School Charter School
Math: 11% | Reading: 16%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 1,071 student10
0.7 miles
6727 S California Av
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 993-1770 0.7 K-12 1,071 - Chicago Gage Park High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 330 students10
0.7 miles
5630 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9230 0.7 9-12 330
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