Fairchild Elementary School serves 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
338 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
17%
53%
Black
83%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fairchild Elementary School?
338 students attend Fairchild Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Fairchild Elementary School students are Black, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairchild Elementary School?
Fairchild Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairchild Elementary School offer ?
Fairchild Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fairchild Elementary School part of?
Fairchild Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
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