Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, David Fairchild Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David Fairchild Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
David Fairchild Elementary School's student population of 468 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
David Fairchild Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David Fairchild Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#344 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
73%
37%
Black
4%
21%
White
21%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Fairchild Elementary School's ranking?
David Fairchild Elementary School is ranked #344 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are David Fairchild Elementary School often compared to?
David Fairchild Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry S. West Laboratory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend David Fairchild Elementary School?
468 students attend David Fairchild Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of David Fairchild Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Fairchild Elementary School?
David Fairchild Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does David Fairchild Elementary School offer ?
David Fairchild Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is David Fairchild Elementary School part of?
David Fairchild Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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