Fairfield South Elementary School
Tel:
(513)829-3078
- Fairfield South Elementary School serves 798 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 68% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 62%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 29%.
Top Placements
Fairfield South Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Fairfield South Elementary School's student population of 798 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 798 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Fairfield South Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Fairfield South Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
| Overall School Rank | #1126 out of 3,224 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 5% |
| Black | 19% | 16% |
| White | 63% | 71% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairfield City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fairfield South Elementary School is Fairfield Freshman High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fairfield Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fairfield Central Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairfield Fairfield Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 1560 students
0.8 miles
1111 Nilles Rd
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513)829-4433 0.8 7-8 1560 - Fairfield Fairfield Central Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 897 students
1.3 miles
5058 Dixie Hwy
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513)829-7979 1.3 K-4 897 - Fairfield Fairfield Freshman High School Grades: 8-10 | 766 students
1.3 miles
5050 Dixie Hwy
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513)829-8300 1.3 8-10 766 - Fairfield Fairfield West Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 742 students
1.4 miles
4700 River Rd
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513)868-3021 1.4 PK-5 742 - Fairfield Fairfield Intermediate Elementary School Grades: 5-8 | 1567 students
1.6 miles
255 Donald Dr
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513)829-4504 1.6 5-8 1567
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