Fairbanks Elementary School serves 178 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
178 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
20%
15%
White
73%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fairbanks Elementary School?
178 students attend Fairbanks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Fairbanks Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairbanks Elementary School?
Fairbanks Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
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 Springfield R-XII School District.
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