Fairyland Elementary School

Summary:

Fairyland Elementary School is a top-performing public elementary school in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 279 students. The school is part of the Walker County School District, which is ranked 98 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fairyland Elementary School has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Georgia, ranking within the top 40 schools in the state for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 11th out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This exceptional performance is evident in the school's academic metrics, which significantly outperform the Walker County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 82.1% of 3rd graders, 71.4% of 4th graders, and 88.9% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 36.6%, 28.5%, and 48.5% for Walker County, respectively.

Fairyland Elementary School's consistent high performance over the years, as evidenced by its top rankings and 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger, suggests that the school has a strong educational program, effective teaching practices, and a supportive learning environment. Additionally, the school's low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 19% to 25.57% over the past few years, and its lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11 to 11.3, may be contributing factors to its academic success. In comparison, the nearby Cherokee Ridge Elementary, Rossville Elementary, and Chattanooga Valley Elementary schools have much higher percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients and higher student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their lower academic performance compared to Fairyland Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1306 Lula Lake Rd
Lookout Mountain, GA 30750

(706) 820-1171

District: Walker County

SchoolDigger Rank:
11^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Fairyland Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Chattanooga Valley Middle School
High:	Ridgeland High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 279

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.0%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19%

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Walker County:

SchoolDigger ranks Walker County 98^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fairyland Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	87.66	56^th	1101	94.9%
2007	89.66	39^th	1125	96.5%
2008	86.94	80^th	1134	92.9%
2009	89.53	49^th	1133	95.7%
2010	87.29	68^th	1183	94.3%
2011	81.59	175^th	1212	85.6%
2012	86.08	68^th	1201	94.3%
2013	83.54	105^th	1225	91.4%
2014	82.70	130^th	1231	89.4%
2015	96.87	40^th	1240	96.8%
2016	96.84	37^th	1233	97.0%
2017	97.52	29^th	1205	97.6%
2018	94.43	65^th	1209	94.6%
2019	96.68	34^th	1234	97.2%
2021	98.44	14^th	1214	98.8%
2022	97.88	32^nd	1244	97.4%
2023	97.69	30^th	1242	97.6%
2024	98.86	11^th	1248	99.1%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fairyland Elementary School

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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	300	300
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	333	333
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	328	328
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	343	343
1994	320	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
1995	308	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
1996	308	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
1997	317	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
1998	302	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
1999	276	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	280
2000	252	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
2001	256	4	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
2002	317	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
2003	317	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
2004	304	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
2005	303	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	309
2006	344	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	350
2007	329	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	335
2008	312	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	6	320
2009	303	2	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	7	317
2010	286	3	1	8	0	0	1	0	299
2011	263	1	0	2	0	0	3	0	269
2012	252	0	2	2	0	0	3	0	259
2013	224	0	1	2	0	0	3	0	230
2014	221	0	2	1	0	0	4	0	228
2015	240	0	3	8	0	0	5	0	256
2016	221	0	4	9	0	0	3	0	237
2017	237	1	4	13	0	0	4	0	259
2018	266	3	5	11	0	0	4	0	289
2019	255	2	4	18	0	0	4	0	283
2020	264	0	4	17	0	0	5	0	290
2021	233	2	4	17	0	0	6	0	262
2022	213	5	2	16	0	0	8	0	244
2023	251	2	3	15	0	0	8	0	279

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 Fairyland Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	300	18.0	16.6	9
1991	333	19.0	17.5	9
1992	328	20.0	16.4	14.6
1993	343	16.0	21.4	12.5
1994	320	19.3	16.6	12.5
1995	308	19.0	16.2	13.3
1996	308	19.0	16.2	13.3
1997	317	19.0	16.7	16.7
1998	303	20.4	14.9	17.8
1999	280	19.0	14.7	17.5
2000	253	17.0	14.9	17
2001	263	18.4	14.3	14.1
2002	322	20.8	15.5	19.3
2003	322	20.8	15.5	19.3
2004	309	21.0	14.7	23.9
2005	309	23.1	13.4	24.4
2006	350	23.0	15.2	23.9
2007	335	24.0	14.0	23.5
2008	320	24.5	13.1	27.1
2009	317	24.8	12.8	30.3
2010	299	25.5	11.7	30.4
2011	269	20.3	13.2	34.2
2012	259	20.0	12.9	32
2013	230	18.0	12.7	29.6
2014	228	16.5	13.8	28.1
2015	256	20.0	12.8	27.3
2016	237	19.0	12.4	23.6
2017	259	22.1	11.7	25.9
2018	289	23.6	12.2	24.9
2019	283	23.9	11.8	27.6
2020	290	23.9	12.1	24.1
2021	262	23.1	11.3	25.6
2022	244	22.0	11.0	n/a
2023	279	24.6	11.3	19

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 Fairyland Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	300	18.0	16.6	9
1991	333	19.0	17.5	9
1992	328	20.0	16.4	14.6
1993	343	16.0	21.4	12.5
1994	320	19.3	16.6	12.5
1995	308	19.0	16.2	13.3
1996	308	19.0	16.2	13.3
1997	317	19.0	16.7	16.7
1998	303	20.4	14.9	17.8
1999	280	19.0	14.7	17.5
2000	253	17.0	14.9	17
2001	263	18.4	14.3	14.1
2002	322	20.8	15.5	19.3
2003	322	20.8	15.5	19.3
2004	309	21.0	14.7	23.9
2005	309	23.1	13.4	24.4
2006	350	23.0	15.2	23.9
2007	335	24.0	14.0	23.5
2008	320	24.5	13.1	27.1
2009	317	24.8	12.8	30.3
2010	299	25.5	11.7	30.4
2011	269	20.3	13.2	34.2
2012	259	20.0	12.9	32
2013	230	18.0	12.7	29.6
2014	228	16.5	13.8	28.1
2015	256	20.0	12.8	27.3
2016	237	19.0	12.4	23.6
2017	259	22.1	11.7	25.9
2018	289	23.6	12.2	24.9
2019	283	23.9	11.8	27.6
2020	290	23.9	12.1	24.1
2021	262	23.1	11.3	25.6
2022	244	22.0	11.0	n/a
2023	279	24.6	11.3	19

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 Fairyland Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$189 (1.7%)	$10,932 (98.3%)	$11,121
2018	$291 (2.6%)	$10,929 (97.4%)	$11,220
2019	$327 (2.8%)	$11,418 (97.2%)	$11,744

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairyland Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 34^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 30^th of 1242 Elementary schools	0.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fairyland Elementary School)	93.5	77.8	15.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walker County)	39.6	33.2	6.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairyland Elementary School)	80.4	72.2	8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Walker County)	44.7	38.3	6.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fairyland Elementary School)	86.2	72.9	13.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Walker County)	41.1	31.9	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fairyland Elementary School)	77.6	81.3	3.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Walker County)	37.2	39.9	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fairyland Elementary School)	79.5	86.2	6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Walker County)	42.5	40.5	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fairyland Elementary School)	84.6	93.1	8.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Walker County)	30.7	32.3	1.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Fairyland Elementary School)	84.6	89.7	5.1%
5th Grade Science (Walker County)	47.2	41.2	6%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	283	279	1.4%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	18	15	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	255	251	1.6%
Two or More Races	4	8	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.6%	19%	8.6%

Schools Near Fairyland Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fairyland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1306 Lula Lake Rd	Lookout Mountain	30750	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	No	(706) 820-1171	279	25	11.3	19.0%	251 (90.0%)	2 (0.7%)	15 (5.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	98.9	11^th of 1248 public elementary schools	99.1%		97.7	30^th of 1242 public elementary schools	97.6%	19	82.1	71.4	88.9	87.2	88.6	95.6	93.3	$11,745	$327	$11,418
Rossville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1250 Wilson Rd	Rossville	30741	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 866-5901	416	39	10.7	90.9%	288 (69.2%)	57 (13.7%)	46 (11.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.3%)	17.9	1042^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	16.5%		35.1	765^th of 1242 public elementary schools	38.4%	277	22.1	18.8	20.3	32.4	20.3	21.9	12.9	$12,299	$938	$11,361
Chattanooga Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3420 Chattanooga Valley Rd	Flintstone	30725	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 820-2511	462	39	11.8	64.7%	404 (87.4%)	11 (2.4%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.0%)	72.9	310^th of 1248 public elementary schools	75.2%		77.9	253^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	79.6%	57	44.2	36.5	62.7	62.3	54.1	51.8	57.8	$9,808	$622	$9,186
Stone Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Happy Valley Rd	Rossville	30741	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 866-3600	425	33	12.8	84.0%	334 (78.6%)	24 (5.6%)	28 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.5%)	30	854^th of 1248 public elementary schools	31.6%		18.6	1029^th of 1242 public elementary schools	17.1%	175	28.6	16.1	45.0	30.2	21.8	28.8	40.7	$10,655	$695	$9,960
Cloud Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	163 Fernwood Dr	Rossville	30741	Walker County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 866-6640	279	33	8.5	73.8%	222 (79.6%)	12 (4.3%)	17 (6.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	21 (7.5%)	47.3	599^th of 1248 public elementary schools	52.0%		36.2	753^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	39.4%	154	48.8	53.5	33.3	41.5	60.5	22.9	12.5	$11,403	$644	$10,759
Cherokee Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2423 Johnson Rd	Chickamauga	30707	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 375-9831	562	46	12.1	72.6%	473 (84.2%)	21 (3.7%)	19 (3.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (7.8%)	40.9	681^st of 1248 public elementary schools	45.4%		39.2	703^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	43.4%	22	33.0	21.7	47.9	29.0	30.0	35.6	49.3	$11,078	$775	$10,303
Battlefield Elementary School	Public	3-5	2206 Battlefield Pkwy	Fort Oglethorpe	30742	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 866-9183	429	31	13.8	49.0%	340 (79.3%)	20 (4.7%)	27 (6.3%)	20 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	18 (4.2%)	50.8	557^th of 1248 public elementary schools	55.4%		57.2	481^st of 1242 public elementary schools	61.3%	76	37.9	32.6	44.6	44.3	47.0	38.5	39.9	$9,853	$386	$9,468
West Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	72 Braves Ln	Rossville	30741	Walker County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 866-9211	508	41	12.5	73.0%	357 (70.3%)	32 (6.3%)	78 (15.4%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.3%)	25.6	921^st of 1248 public elementary schools	26.2%		29.1	849^th of 1242 public elementary schools	31.6%	72	23.6	21.3	30.4	31.9	28.8	32.9	21.5	$9,619	$539	$9,080
Battlefield Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	2204 Battlefield Pkwy	Fort Oglethorpe	30742	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 861-5778	492	34	14.4	51.4%	377 (76.6%)	26 (5.3%)	35 (7.1%)	24 (4.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (5.5%)								(n/a)								$10,217	$410	$9,807
Chickamauga Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	210 Crescent Ave	Chickamauga	30707	Walker County	Chickamauga City	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 382-3100	558	31	18.0	14.5%	531 (95.2%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	83.6	194^th of 1248 public elementary schools	84.5%		85.1	180^th of 1242 public elementary schools	85.5%	14	65.2	63.4	65.7	57.3	74.4	50.5	52.5	$8,257	$387	$7,870

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairyland Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Fairyland Elementary School?

Students at Fairyland Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Fairyland Elementary School in?

Walker County

What schools do graduates of Fairyland Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fairyland Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chattanooga Valley Middle School
High : Ridgeland High School

How many students attend Fairyland Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 279 students attended Fairyland Elementary School.

Is Fairyland Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Fairyland Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 11^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools.

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