Whittier Elementary School vs. Fairless Elementary School
Should you attend Whittier 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
Whittier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Fairless Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 363 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Whittier Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 602 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 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-3
K-5
Total Students
363 students
602 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1176 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#846 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
80-84%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
82
98
Grade 1 Students
97
103
Grade 2 Students
99
99
Grade 3 Students
85
94
Grade 4 Students
-
92
Grade 5 Students
-
116
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
7%
1%
% White
73%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
4%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
