Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fairfax Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairfax Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Fairfax Elementary School's student population of 313 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairfax Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfax Elementary School is 0.55, which is more 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
#1682 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
62%
17%
White
26%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfax Elementary School's ranking?
Fairfax Elementary School is ranked #1682 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Fairfax Elementary School often compared to?
Fairfax Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canterbury Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Fairfax Elementary School?
313 students attend Fairfax Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Fairfax Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfax Elementary School?
Fairfax Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairfax Elementary School offer ?
Fairfax Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fairfax Elementary School part of?
Fairfax Elementary School is part of Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District.
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