Fairfield Magnet School

Summary:

Fairfield Magnet School is a highly-rated public elementary school serving 515 students in grades PK-5 in Shreveport, Louisiana. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and boasting exceptional academic achievement.

Fairfield Magnet School's academic performance is truly remarkable, with 99% proficiency in both Mathematics and English Language Arts across all grades, significantly outperforming the Caddo Parish and Louisiana state averages. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Louisiana, reaching as high as 1st out of 731 schools in the 2018-2019 school year and ranking 4th out of 675 in the most recent school year. Fairfield Magnet School has also shown exceptional performance across various student subgroups, ranking 5th out of 651 Louisiana elementary schools for male students, 6th out of 509 schools for African American students, and 10th out of 674 schools for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Fairfield Magnet School's academic success is impressive, it is worth noting that the school serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 20.58% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly lower than the state and district averages. This raises questions about the role of socioeconomic status in academic achievement and the school's ability to provide equitable educational opportunities. When compared to nearby schools like A.C. Steere Elementary and Werner Park Elementary, Fairfield Magnet School stands out as a clear outlier in terms of academic achievement, highlighting the need for a deeper understanding of the factors that contribute to educational excellence.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 6215 Fairfield Avenue
       Shreveport, LA  71106


(318) 868-9826

District: Caddo Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
4th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,495 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  528

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.6%
African American:
20.1%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fairfield Magnet School ranks better than 99.4% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks first among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Caddo Parish School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.6%), African American (20.1%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairfield Magnet School is 15. 24 elementary schools in the Caddo Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairfield Magnet School is $14,495. 23 elementary schools in the Caddo Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairfield Magnet School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield Magnet School 4th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Fairfield Magnet School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Caddo Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Caddo Parish 90th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fairfield Magnet School

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Rank History for all students at Fairfield Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 95.70 9th 725 98.8%
2008 96.76 4th 743 99.5%
2009 96.08 6th 738 99.2%
2010 96.35 4th 736 99.5%
2011 96.10 8th 766 99.0%
2012 95.50 11th 764 98.6%
2013 95.49 8th 772 99.0%
2014 95.35 8th 777 99.0%
2015 96.18 9th 792 98.9%
2016 94.82 15th 742 98.0%
2017 94.62 15th 739 98.0%
2018 96.66 5th 728 99.3%
2019 98.53 1st 731 99.9%
2021 98.11 6th 729 99.2%
2022 97.95 9th 727 98.8%
2023 97.76 8th 730 98.9%
2024 97.53 4th 675 99.4%
See the entire list of Louisiana Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairfield Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.08 2nd 682 99.7%
2019 97.18 12th 697 98.3%
2021 98.74 7th 719 99.0%
2022 98.59 5th 724 99.3%
2023 98.49 9th 723 98.8%
2024 98.04 10th 674 98.5%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Fairfield Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.97 4th 684 99.4%
2021 97.77 6th 705 99.1%
2022 97.02 8th 701 98.9%
2023 96.48 11th 705 98.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Fairfield Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.35 3rd 696 99.6%
2021 98.22 6th 704 99.1%
2022 97.53 8th 712 98.9%
2023 97.53 6th 713 99.2%
2024 97.48 5th 651 99.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Fairfield Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.24 3rd 547 99.5%
2019 98.81 3rd 559 99.5%
2021 99.25 6th 564 98.9%
2022 99.27 3rd 562 99.5%
2023 98.56 8th 570 98.6%
2024 98.45 6th 509 98.8%
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Rank History for White students at Fairfield Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.98 10th 516 98.1%
2019 95.91 4th 517 99.2%
2021 96.76 5th 522 99.0%
2022 95.27 13th 517 97.5%
2023 95.39 7th 518 98.6%
2024 94.69 5th 434 98.8%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Open Quote This school is truly amazing and provides really high level of education!
Our two kids and ourselves, as a parents, love everything about Fairfield school:
Academics, atmosphere, environment, programs, teachers and parents communications.
When you step into this school - you feel like a family. Close Quote


Facebook Profile Picture by a teacher on FaceBook
Friday, July 22, 2011

Open Quote If you are looking for a small setting, homey atmosphere, and a super dedicated teaching staff, then Fairfield is the right choice. Close Quote


by a teacher
Saturday, January 22, 2011

Open Quote Based on my 25+ years of teaching experience in several Caddo Parish Elementary Schools, in addition to have attended various public elementary schools as a child, I can sincerely say that Fairfield is unique is the best of ways.
Fairfield is a small sized school, 3 classes in each grade K-5 with a large variety of enrichment classes and a newly built library that serves as a vital integration of each classroom. We are always open for visitors to come and see the best kept secret in Caddo Parish. Come and see! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Open Quote This is the school that you want to be at if you want the best education for your child. With incredible academic and enrichment opportunities, our children excel under these wonderful teachers! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fairfield Magnet 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 437 437
1990 36 342 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1991 42 306 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1992 39 285 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1993 25 338 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1994 16 326 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1995 23 344 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1996 23 344 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1997 16 307 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1998 15 292 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1999 5 267 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2000 7 232 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2001 7 226 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2002 159 140 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2003 159 140 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2004 193 139 19 5 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2005 220 134 17 5 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2006 252 114 26 9 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2007 281 101 18 6 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2008 298 98 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2009 300 82 14 10 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2010 314 79 15 10 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2011 329 68 17 4 0 0 5 0 423
2012 327 67 21 6 1 0 4 0 426
2013 326 71 25 6 0 0 6 0 434
2014 323 76 23 10 0 1 4 0 437
2015 330 92 26 8 1 2 6 0 465
2016 321 101 28 11 1 1 7 0 470
2017 328 94 25 19 2 1 12 0 481
2018 324 94 30 23 2 1 13 0 487
2019 330 87 29 25 0 1 17 0 489
2020 333 85 27 25 0 0 20 0 490
2021 323 85 26 29 0 0 22 0 485
2022 324 82 25 30 0 0 24 0 485
2023 336 93 30 33 0 0 23 0 515
2024 336 106 28 28 0 0 30 0 528

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 Fairfield Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 437 20.0 21.8 73.2
1990 380 21.0 18.0 87.4
1991 350 19.0 18.4 87.7
1992 326 19.0 17.1 94.8
1993 363 20.0 18.2 89.5
1994 342 23.0 14.9 94.4
1995 367 22.0 16.7 87.7
1996 367 22.0 16.7 87.7
1997 323 24.0 13.5 82
1998 310 23.0 13.5 88.1
1999 272 21.0 13.0 87.1
2000 240 23.0 10.4 92.9
2001 234 23.0 10.2 93.6
2002 313 26.2 11.9 39
2003 313 26.2 11.9 39
2004 356 25.5 14.0 35.1
2005 376 24.8 15.2 29.8
2006 401 25.2 15.9 27.4
2007 406 27.5 14.8 22.7
2008 416 27.5 15.1 19.5
2009 406 27.0 15.0 17
2010 418 26.8 15.5 18.2
2011 423 26.9 15.6 17.5
2012 426 26.0 16.3 16.9
2013 434 27.8 15.5 15
2014 437 31.0 14.0 15.3
2015 465 30.0 15.5 14.4
2016 470 38.0 12.3 17.2
2017 481 30.9 15.5 10.6
2018 487 27.2 17.8 8.6
2019 489 26.5 18.4 9.6
2020 490 26.0 18.8 13.1
2021 485 24.0 20.2 12.8
2022 485 27.0 17.9 7.8
2023 515 28.3 18.1 20.6
2024 528 35.1 15.0 19.7

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 Fairfield Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 437 20.0 21.8 73.2
1990 380 21.0 18.0 87.4
1991 350 19.0 18.4 87.7
1992 326 19.0 17.1 94.8
1993 363 20.0 18.2 89.5
1994 342 23.0 14.9 94.4
1995 367 22.0 16.7 87.7
1996 367 22.0 16.7 87.7
1997 323 24.0 13.5 82
1998 310 23.0 13.5 88.1
1999 272 21.0 13.0 87.1
2000 240 23.0 10.4 92.9
2001 234 23.0 10.2 93.6
2002 313 26.2 11.9 39
2003 313 26.2 11.9 39
2004 356 25.5 14.0 35.1
2005 376 24.8 15.2 29.8
2006 401 25.2 15.9 27.4
2007 406 27.5 14.8 22.7
2008 416 27.5 15.1 19.5
2009 406 27.0 15.0 17
2010 418 26.8 15.5 18.2
2011 423 26.9 15.6 17.5
2012 426 26.0 16.3 16.9
2013 434 27.8 15.5 15
2014 437 31.0 14.0 15.3
2015 465 30.0 15.5 14.4
2016 470 38.0 12.3 17.2
2017 481 30.9 15.5 10.6
2018 487 27.2 17.8 8.6
2019 489 26.5 18.4 9.6
2020 490 26.0 18.8 13.1
2021 485 24.0 20.2 12.8
2022 485 27.0 17.9 7.8
2023 515 28.3 18.1 20.6
2024 528 35.1 15.0 19.7

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 Fairfield Magnet School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,566
2018 $11,005
2019 $11,404
2020 $11,786
2021 $12,643
2022 $14,495

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairfield Magnet 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 1st of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 8th of 730 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Social Studies (Fairfield Magnet School)8990
 1%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Caddo Parish)3637
 1%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Magnet School)100100
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Caddo Parish)6260
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Fairfield Magnet School)9493
 1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Caddo Parish)4535
 10%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5447
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students489515
 5.3%
African American8793
 6.9%
American Indian00
Asian2930
 3.4%
Hispanic2533
 32%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White330336
 1.8%
Two or More Races1723
 35.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.6%20.6%
 11%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfield Magnet School

Students at Fairfield Magnet School are 64% White, 20% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 528 students attended Fairfield Magnet School.

Yes! Fairfield Magnet School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 4th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools.


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