Fairlawn Elementary School serves 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
8%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
54%
22%
White
14%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fairlawn Elementary School?
256 students attend Fairlawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Fairlawn Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairlawn Elementary School?
Fairlawn Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairlawn Elementary School offer ?
Fairlawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fairlawn Elementary School part of?
Fairlawn Elementary School is part of Norfolk City Public Schools School District.
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