Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairgrove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Green Grove Elementary serves the southwest part of Fairmont, NC, covering an area of approximately 69.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 9.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairgrove Elementary School's student population of 291 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Fairgrove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairgrove Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2491 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)20-24%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
46%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
22%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
11%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
Showing 2002–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairgrove Elementary School's ranking?
Fairgrove Elementary School is ranked #2491 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Fairgrove Elementary School often compared to?
Fairgrove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union Elementary School, Hawk Eye Elementary School, Deep Branch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Fairgrove Elementary School?
291 students attend Fairgrove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Fairgrove Elementary School students are American Indian, 22% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are White, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairgrove Elementary School?
Fairgrove Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fairgrove Elementary School offer ?
Fairgrove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairgrove Elementary School part of?
Fairgrove Elementary School is part of Of Robeson County School District.
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