Serving 613 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fairwood 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 42% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairwood Elementary School serves the eastern part of Hamilton, OH, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairwood Elementary School's student population of 613 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
613 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
23 students
School Motto
Together, Positively Impacting Learning and Life
School Rankings
Fairwood 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 Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#2247 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Elementary School's ranking?
Fairwood Elementary School is ranked #2247 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Fairwood Elementary School often compared to?
Fairwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Elementary School, Crawford Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Fairwood Elementary School?
613 students attend Fairwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Fairwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairwood Elementary School?
Fairwood Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairwood Elementary School offer ?
Fairwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairwood Elementary School part of?
Fairwood Elementary School is part of Hamilton City School District.
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