University Elementary School vs. Fairfield Magnet School
Should I attend University Elementary School or Fairfield Magnet School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
University Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Fairfield Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 879 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, University Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairfield Magnet School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
879 students
485 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#563 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#14 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
57
-
Kindergarten Students
107
88
Grade 1 Students
139
88
Grade 2 Students
149
86
Grade 3 Students
136
75
Grade 4 Students
150
75
Grade 5 Students
141
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
40%
17%
% White
45%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%