Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fairbanks Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairbanks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fairbanks Elementary School's student population of 436 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairbanks Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairbanks Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#235 out of 3241 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairbanks Elementary School's ranking?
Fairbanks Elementary School is ranked #235 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Fairbanks Elementary School often compared to?
Fairbanks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plain City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Fairbanks Elementary School?
436 students attend Fairbanks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fairbanks Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairbanks Elementary School?
Fairbanks Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairbanks Elementary School offer ?
Fairbanks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fairbanks Elementary School part of?
Fairbanks Elementary School is part of Fairbanks Local School District.
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