Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fairwood Elementary School's student population of 364 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairwood Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1057 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
9%
Hispanic
24%
26%
Black
17%
5%
White
32%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairwood Elementary School's ranking?
Fairwood Elementary School is ranked #1057 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Fairwood Elementary School?
364 students attend Fairwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Fairwood Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairwood Elementary School?
Fairwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fairwood Elementary School offer ?
Fairwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fairwood Elementary School part of?
Fairwood Elementary School is part of Kent School District.
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