Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fairhill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairhill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fairhill Elementary School's student population of 544 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Fairhill Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairhill Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#463 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
24%
8%
Hispanic
21%
19%
Black
8%
22%
White
37%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairhill Elementary School's ranking?
Fairhill Elementary School is ranked #463 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Fairhill Elementary School often compared to?
Fairhill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mantua Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Fairhill Elementary School?
544 students attend Fairhill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Fairhill Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairhill Elementary School?
Fairhill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairhill Elementary School offer ?
Fairhill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fairhill Elementary School part of?
Fairhill Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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