Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairlawn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairlawn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fairlawn Elementary School's student population of 442 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairlawn Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairlawn Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1373 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
18%
13%
White
53%
63%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairlawn Elementary School's ranking?
Fairlawn Elementary School is ranked #1373 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Fairlawn Elementary School often compared to?
Fairlawn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caze Elementary School, Glenwood Leadership Academy, Dexter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Fairlawn Elementary School?
442 students attend Fairlawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Fairlawn Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairlawn Elementary School?
Fairlawn Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fairlawn Elementary School offer ?
Fairlawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fairlawn Elementary School part of?
Fairlawn Elementary School is part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp School District.
In what neighborhood is Fairlawn Elementary School located?
Fairlawn Elementary School is located in the Southeast Side neighborhood of Evansville, IN.
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