Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fairless Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
299 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
80%
14%
White
14%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Fairless Elementary School?
299 students attend Fairless Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Fairless Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairless Elementary School?
Fairless Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairless Elementary School offer ?
Fairless Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Fairless Elementary School part of?
Fairless Elementary School is part of Woodland Hills School District.
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