Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairwood Elementary School serves the northern part of Renton, WA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families in this zone can expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairwood Elementary School's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Fairwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairwood Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1056 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
9%
Hispanic
23%
27%
Black
18%
5%
White
32%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.8%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairwood Elementary School's ranking?
Fairwood Elementary School is ranked #1056 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Fairwood Elementary School?
355 students attend Fairwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Fairwood Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairwood Elementary School offer ?
Fairwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairwood Elementary School part of?
Fairwood Elementary School is part of Kent School District.
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