Fairington Elementary School

Summary:

Fairington Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lithonia, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 546 students. Unfortunately, this school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Georgia elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger indicating very poor academic performance.

Fairington Elementary's academic struggles are significant, with proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments that are far below state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 20.8% of 3rd graders, 15.9% of 4th graders, and 28.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to state averages of 38.4%, 37%, and 48.2%, respectively. The school's performance in Mathematics and Science is even more concerning, with proficiency rates well below 20% in many grade levels. This pattern of underperformance has been consistent over the past several years.

While Fairington Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than the state average, these factors have not translated into improved academic outcomes. Interestingly, the nearby schools in the DeKalb County School District, such as Rainbow Elementary, Marbut Elementary, and Flat Rock Elementary, generally outperform Fairington Elementary on state assessments, while the nearby Leadership Preparatory Academy charter school significantly outperforms the local public schools. Addressing the challenges at Fairington Elementary will require a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to improve student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5505 Philip Bradley Dr
       Lithonia, GA  30038


(678) 676-8702

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1143rd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  546

Racial breakdown:

African American:
90.1%
Hispanic:
6.4%
Two or more races:
2.6%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


 See top rated Georgia elementary schools

 Compare Fairington Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Fairington Elementary School ranks worse than 91.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.81. (See more...)
Finance
Schooldigger Rankings:

Fairington Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 138th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Fairington Elementary School?

Rank History for Fairington Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 22.53 936th 1101 15.0%
2007 12.85 1038th 1125 7.7%
2008 8.12 1088th 1134 4.1%
2009 13.10 1044th 1133 7.9%
2010 8.86 1121st 1183 5.2%
2011 8.25 1141st 1212 5.9%
2012 7.27 1139th 1201 5.2%
2013 12.43 1108th 1225 9.6%
2014 10.45 1132nd 1231 8.0%
2015 8.84 1192nd 1240 3.9%
2016 7.48 1211th 1233 1.8%
2017 7.09 1180th 1205 2.1%
2018 8.78 1156th 1209 4.4%
2019 8.53 1171st 1234 5.1%
2021 6.56 1206th 1214 0.7%
2022 8.43 1202nd 1244 3.4%
2023 8.10 1211th 1242 2.5%
2024 12.81 1143rd 1248 8.4%
See the entire list of Georgia Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Fairington Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    





Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 1)
0%

0%

0%

0%

100%

  

Reviews:
by a student
Saturday, December 8, 2018

Open Quote I was in 5th grade there and was called names and picked on the whole time but yet nothing was done about it the kids are non stop cussing and fighting the lunch room has roaches the gym teacher was putting his hands on kids yet none of the teachers or princeibles cared... They can not keep their kids in order teachers are lazy and cuss also.. and this is coming from a student.... If you are sending your kids to this school you might as well send them to a dumpster because that's with this school is..... coming from a true student who had to go through half the school year being called names and deal with people hitting me and with my parents calling the school to complain they said it would stop but still never did!!!!! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Open Quote Fights, students disrespect teachers, poor parent participation, teacher to student ratio 30 to 35 students to 1 teacher, Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fairington Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 895 895
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 993 993
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 986 986
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1008 1008
1994 13 1049 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1072
1995 8 1119 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1139
1996 8 1119 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1139
1997 25 864 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 895
1998 5 847 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 854
1999 12 932 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 948
2000 12 839 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 858
2001 12 912 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 933
2002 13 803 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 824
2003 13 803 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 824
2004 15 906 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 931
2005 3 1002 2 8 0 n/a n/a 18 1033
2006 2 1039 1 7 1 n/a n/a 22 1072
2007 2 1035 2 12 1 n/a n/a 26 1078
2008 1 535 1 7 0 n/a n/a 12 556
2009 0 529 0 9 0 n/a n/a 11 549
2010 0 567 1 18 1 0 15 0 602
2011 1 477 3 18 1 0 7 0 507
2012 0 553 2 15 1 2 7 0 580
2013 0 631 3 13 0 2 6 0 655
2014 0 627 3 15 3 1 3 0 652
2015 1 694 2 9 2 0 4 0 712
2016 0 669 1 18 4 0 8 0 700
2017 0 649 0 15 1 0 8 0 673
2018 3 668 1 11 1 0 9 0 693
2019 7 632 3 18 5 1 15 0 681
2020 3 556 2 21 3 0 11 0 596
2021 1 477 2 26 3 0 12 0 521
2022 0 519 1 36 1 0 9 0 566
2023 2 492 0 35 3 0 14 0 546

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fairington Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 895 50.0 17.9 15.2
1991 993 59.0 16.8 32.6
1992 986 60.0 16.4 42.4
1993 1008 51.0 19.8 50.1
1994 1072 63.1 17.0 56.2
1995 1139 63.0 18.1 61.8
1996 1139 63.0 18.1 61.8
1997 895 56.9 15.7 77.4
1998 854 56.7 15.1 76.8
1999 948 56.6 16.7 72.6
2000 858 49.7 17.3 73.5
2001 933 48.2 19.4 69.2
2002 824 55.6 14.8 70.3
2003 824 55.6 14.8 70.3
2004 931 58.6 15.9 78.5
2005 1033 66.5 15.5 82.7
2006 1072 73.0 14.7 84.4
2007 1078 73.8 14.6 61.7
2008 556 43.0 12.9 88.6
2009 549 37.8 14.5 87.2
2010 602 37.8 15.9 88.9
2011 507 35.8 14.1 90.9
2012 580 35.7 16.2 93.1
2013 655 39.0 16.7 95.4
2014 652 40.5 16.0 94.5
2015 712 40.0 17.8 99.6
2016 700 40.0 17.5 97.4
2017 673 39.2 17.1 97.3
2018 693 42.0 16.5 97.3
2019 681 45.0 15.1 97.4
2020 596 41.4 14.3 99
2021 521 39.4 13.2 99
2022 566 37.4 15.1 n/a
2023 546 32.4 16.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fairington Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 895 50.0 17.9 15.2
1991 993 59.0 16.8 32.6
1992 986 60.0 16.4 42.4
1993 1008 51.0 19.8 50.1
1994 1072 63.1 17.0 56.2
1995 1139 63.0 18.1 61.8
1996 1139 63.0 18.1 61.8
1997 895 56.9 15.7 77.4
1998 854 56.7 15.1 76.8
1999 948 56.6 16.7 72.6
2000 858 49.7 17.3 73.5
2001 933 48.2 19.4 69.2
2002 824 55.6 14.8 70.3
2003 824 55.6 14.8 70.3
2004 931 58.6 15.9 78.5
2005 1033 66.5 15.5 82.7
2006 1072 73.0 14.7 84.4
2007 1078 73.8 14.6 61.7
2008 556 43.0 12.9 88.6
2009 549 37.8 14.5 87.2
2010 602 37.8 15.9 88.9
2011 507 35.8 14.1 90.9
2012 580 35.7 16.2 93.1
2013 655 39.0 16.7 95.4
2014 652 40.5 16.0 94.5
2015 712 40.0 17.8 99.6
2016 700 40.0 17.5 97.4
2017 673 39.2 17.1 97.3
2018 693 42.0 16.5 97.3
2019 681 45.0 15.1 97.4
2020 596 41.4 14.3 99
2021 521 39.4 13.2 99
2022 566 37.4 15.1 n/a
2023 546 32.4 16.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fairington Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $547 (5.7%) $9,021 (94.3%) $9,568
2018 $812 (8.2%) $9,144 (91.8%) $9,956
2019 $578 (5.1%) $10,780 (94.9%) $11,358

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairington Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1171st of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 1211th of 1242 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fairington Elementary School)17.27.5
 9.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)33.531.7
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairington Elementary School)21.614.1
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)40.133.8
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fairington Elementary School)7.19.3
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)34.430.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fairington Elementary School)6.117.1
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)35.533.9
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fairington Elementary School)18.712.8
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)37.433.9
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fairington Elementary School)16.55.4
 11.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)30.525.3
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Fairington Elementary School)13.85.6
 8.2%
   5th Grade Science (DeKalb County)33.927.9
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students681546
 19.8%
African American632492
 22.2%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic1835
 94.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White72
 71.4%
Two or More Races1514
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.4%100%
 2.6%


Schools Near Fairington Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about Fairington Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 546 students attended Fairington Elementary School.

Fairington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.4% of Georgia elementary schools.

Students at Fairington Elementary School are 90% African American, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


Rate Fairington Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Fairington Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 60 milliseconds.