Fairfield Elementary School
Fairfield Elementary School serves 590 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Fairfield Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina 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 25% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Fairfield Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Fairfield Elementary School's student population of 590 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 590 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Fairfield Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Fairfield Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1063 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 45% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 2% |
Hispanic | 3% | 9% |
Black | 86% | 34% |
White | 7% | 51% |
Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.62 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 3% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Fairfield 01 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Fairfield Elementary School is Fairfield Central High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Fairfield Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Winnsboro Fairfield Central High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 777 students10
0.1 miles
836 Us Highway 321 Bypass Sout
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-1441 0.1 9-12 777 - Winnsboro Fairfield Career And Technology Center Vocational School Grades: 9-12
1.0 miles
790 Us Highway 321 North
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5506 1 9-12 n/a - Winnsboro Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 295 students10
1.3 miles
1647 Us Highway 321 Bypass Nor
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4810 1.3 PK-6 295 - Winnsboro Fairfield Middle School Math: 17% | Reading: 21%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 403 students10
1.5 miles
728 Us Highway 321 Bypass Sout
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4270 1.5 7-8 403 - Winnsboro Midland Stem Institute Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 186 students10
3.7 miles
112 Crane Street
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(864) 815-1524 3.7 K-8 186
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