Amherst Elementary School vs. Fairless Elementary School
Should you attend Amherst Elementary School or Fairless Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Fairless Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 458 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Amherst Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 596 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fairless Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
458 students
596 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#862 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#846 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
63
102
Grade 1 Students
75
96
Grade 2 Students
82
107
Grade 3 Students
79
103
Grade 4 Students
71
94
Grade 5 Students
88
94
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
3%
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% Hispanic
5%
2%
% Black
5%
1%
% White
76%
92%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
11%
5%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
13%
