Fairlane Elementary School serves 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Attendance Zone: Fairlane Elementary serves the west part of the Lafayette, TN school district, covering an area of approximately 154.5 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 12.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairlane Elementary School's student population of 478 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
478 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fairlane Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
81%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fairlane Elementary School?
478 students attend Fairlane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Fairlane Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Fairlane Elementary School offer ?
Fairlane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairlane Elementary School part of?
Fairlane Elementary School is part of Macon County School District.
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