Serving 202 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fairwood Alternative Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairwood Alternative Elementary School serves the southern part of Columbus, OH, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School's student population of 202 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
202 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairwood Alternative Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#2997 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
81%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)85.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairwood Alternative Elementary School's ranking?
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School is ranked #2997 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Fairwood Alternative Elementary School often compared to?
Fairwood Alternative Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berwick Alternative K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Fairwood Alternative Elementary School?
202 students attend Fairwood Alternative Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Fairwood Alternative Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairwood Alternative Elementary School?
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairwood Alternative Elementary School offer ?
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairwood Alternative Elementary School part of?
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School is part of Columbus City Schools.
In what neighborhood is Fairwood Alternative Elementary School located?
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School is located in the South Columbus neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 43 other public schools located in South Columbus.
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