Serving 461 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairington Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Lithonia, GA, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest point in the attendance zone being about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairington Elementary School's student population of 461 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
461 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fairington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairington Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#2094 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
89%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)87.6%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairington Elementary School's ranking?
Fairington Elementary School is ranked #2094 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Fairington Elementary School often compared to?
Fairington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flat Rock Elementary School, Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Fairington Elementary School?
461 students attend Fairington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Fairington Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairington Elementary School?
Fairington Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairington Elementary School offer ?
Fairington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairington Elementary School part of?
Fairington Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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