Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairfield Court Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairfield Court Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fairfield Court Elementary School's student population of 245 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairfield Court Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Court Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1341 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
18%
Black
96%
22%
White
n/a
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield Court Elementary School's ranking?
Fairfield Court Elementary School is ranked #1341 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Fairfield Court Elementary School often compared to?
Fairfield Court Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Fairfield Court Elementary School?
245 students attend Fairfield Court Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Fairfield Court Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield Court Elementary School?
Fairfield Court Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairfield Court Elementary School offer ?
Fairfield Court Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairfield Court Elementary School part of?
Fairfield Court Elementary School is part of Richmond City PBLC Schs School District.
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