Fairfield Elementary School
Fairfield Elementary School serves 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Fairfield Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fairfield Elementary School's student population of 491 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairfield Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fairfield Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#541 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
8%
Hispanic
9%
18%
Black
18%
22%
White
47%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield Elementary School's ranking?
Fairfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Fairfield Elementary School?
491 students attend Fairfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Fairfield Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield Elementary School?
Fairfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairfield Elementary School offer ?
Fairfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairfield Elementary School part of?
Fairfield Elementary School is part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 10/21/2013
I went to Fairfield Elementary back in those years. I'm a ninth grader now. I absolutely loved it. I love the teachers. The school events are great and educational. Although, I haven't attended the school after the new administration was in. They have so much activities to get involved in and it made me get excited about school.
2 6/16/2008
I was horribly abused physcially and mentally by my classmates for all the years I went here. My teachers and the administration did nothing. I am not the only one, many of my neighbors' children suffered the same. The school plays heavily into the game of 'political correctness', allowing minority students to do what they want for fear of a lawsuit. I'm still bitter and angry about this place after all these years.
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