Fairfield Elementary School
Tel:
(516) 308-5301
Fairfield Elementary School serves 516 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Fairfield Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Fairfield Elementary School's student population of 516 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 516 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
Fairfield Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Fairfield Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1359 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 27% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 87% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Massapequa Union Free School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Fairfield Elementary School is Massapequa High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Seaford Middle School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lockhart Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Massapequa Massapequa High School Grades: 10-12 | 1,695 student
1.0 miles
4925 Merrick Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5901 1.0 10-12 1,695 - Massapequa Lockhart Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 397 students
1.2 miles
199 Pittsburg Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5401 1.2 K-5 397 - Massapequa Mhs Ames Campus Grades: 9 | 529 students
1.3 miles
198 Baltimore Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5801 1.3 9 529 - Seaford Seaford Manor School Grades: K-5 | 400 students
1.3 miles
1590 Washington Ave
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4050 1.3 K-5 400 - Seaford Seaford Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 546 students
1.3 miles
3940 Sunset Ave
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4200 1.3 6-8 546
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