Fairlane Elementary School

305 Fairlane Dr
Lafayette, TN 37083
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Fairlane Elementary School serves 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fairlane Elementary School's student population of 509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
509 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Fairlane Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
17%
15%
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Black
1%
21%
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White
80%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Fairlane Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Fairlane Elementary School?
509 students attend Fairlane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Fairlane Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairlane Elementary School?
Fairlane Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fairlane Elementary School offer ?
Fairlane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Fairlane Elementary School part of?
Fairlane Elementary School is part of Macon County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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