Fairfield Elementary School serves 365 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Fairfield Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fairfield Elementary School's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairfield Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fairfield Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#527 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
30%
25%
Black
2%
2%
White
56%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield Elementary School's ranking?
Fairfield Elementary School is ranked #527 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Fairfield Elementary School?
365 students attend Fairfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Fairfield Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield Elementary School?
Fairfield Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairfield Elementary School offer ?
Fairfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairfield Elementary School part of?
Fairfield Elementary School is part of Bethel SD 52 School District.
School Reviews
5 2/28/2012
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