Fairfax Elementary School

500 Main St
Fairfax, MO 64446
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 75 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fairfax Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : Top 50% in MO
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fairfax Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Fairfax Elementary School's student population of 75 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
75 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Fairfax Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfax Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#840 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-49%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fairfax Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fairfax Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fairfax Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
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15%
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White
100%
69%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Fairfax Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fairfax Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fairfax Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairfax Elementary School's ranking?
Fairfax Elementary School is ranked #840 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Fairfax Elementary School?
75 students attend Fairfax Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Fairfax Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfax Elementary School?
Fairfax Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairfax Elementary School offer ?
Fairfax Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Fairfax Elementary School part of?
Fairfax Elementary School is part of Fairfax R-III School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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