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Fairfield Elementary School

2825 Fairfield Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairfield 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 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Fairfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Fairfield Elementary School's student population of 460 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
460 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Fairfield 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 Fairfield Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1421 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fairfield Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fairfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fairfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fairfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fairfield Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Fairfield Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
44%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fairfield Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
27%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fairfield Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
16%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fairfield Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Fairfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fairfield Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Fairfield Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fairfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fairfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield Elementary School's ranking?
Fairfield Elementary School is ranked #1421 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Fairfield Elementary School?
460 students attend Fairfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Fairfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield Elementary School?
Fairfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fairfield Elementary School offer ?
Fairfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fairfield Elementary School part of?
Fairfield Elementary School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Fairfield Elementary School located?
Fairfield Elementary School is located in the Fairfield neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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