Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Fairfield Area Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Fairfield Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Fairfield Area Elementary School's student population of 364 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
Fairfield Area Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Area Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1171 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
93%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Fairfield Area Elementary School is ranked #1171 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Fairfield Area Elementary School often compared to?
Fairfield Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Twp Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Fairfield Area Elementary School?
364 students attend Fairfield Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Fairfield Area Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield Area Elementary School?
Fairfield Area Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairfield Area Elementary School offer ?
Fairfield Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Fairfield Area Elementary School part of?
Fairfield Area Elementary School is part of Fairfield Area School District.
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