Fairlawn High School is a public high school east of Sidney, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Fairlawn Local Schools district. Their teams are called the Fairlawn Jets. Their mascot is an unnamed aviator. Fairlawn wears blue and white and competes in the Shelby County Athletic League.
Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairlawn Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairlawn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fairlawn Elementary School's student population of 268 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Fairlawn Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairlawn Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#173 out of 3181 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
93%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.7%
30.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairlawn Elementary School's ranking?
Fairlawn Elementary School is ranked #173 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Fairlawn Elementary School often compared to?
Fairlawn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson Primary School, Longfellow Primary School, Jackson Center Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Fairlawn Elementary School?
268 students attend Fairlawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Fairlawn Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairlawn Elementary School?
Fairlawn Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairlawn Elementary School offer ?
Fairlawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairlawn Elementary School part of?
Fairlawn Elementary School is part of Fairlawn Local School District.
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