Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fair-oak Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fair-oak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Fair-oak Elementary School's student population of 586 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fair-oak Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fair-oak Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#413 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
3%
31%
White
85%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fair-oak Elementary School's ranking?
Fair-oak Elementary School is ranked #413 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Fair-oak Elementary School often compared to?
Fair-oak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orchard Park Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Fair-oak Elementary School?
586 students attend Fair-oak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Fair-oak Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fair-oak Elementary School?
Fair-oak Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fair-oak Elementary School offer ?
Fair-oak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fair-oak Elementary School part of?
Fair-oak Elementary School is part of Oconee 01 School District.
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