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Fairland Elementary

Summary:

Fairland Elementary is a public elementary school located in Silver Spring, Maryland, serving 544 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fairland Elementary faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of African American (60.48%) and Hispanic (25.18%) students compared to nearby schools, and lower academic performance as measured by MCAP test scores. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (31.6%) and English Language Arts (37.6%) are below the Montgomery County Public Schools district (33.4% and 55.3%) and the state of Maryland (24.1% and 48.4%) averages. Additionally, Fairland Elementary's student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, tend to perform lower than their peers in the state. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.98% to 72.43% over the past three school years.

While Fairland Elementary's performance is generally lower than the district and state averages, some nearby schools, such as Cannon Road Elementary and Jackson Road Elementary, also struggle with academic achievement. However, other nearby schools, like Westover Elementary and Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance, suggesting that there is room for improvement at Fairland Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 14315 Fairdale Rd
       Silver Spring, MD  20905

(240) 740-0640

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
461st of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,297 Help


Students who attend Fairland Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Benjamin Banneker Middle
High:    James Hubert Blake High
    Paint Branch High
    Springbrook High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  544

Racial breakdown:

African American:
60.5%
Hispanic:
25.2%
Asian:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fairland Elementary ranks worse than 53.7% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 92nd among 130 ranked elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.8. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (60.5%), Hispanic (25.2%), Asian (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairland Elementary is 11.2, which is the 23rd best among 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Fairland Elementary employs 48.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairland Elementary is $23,297, which is the 21st highest among 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 7th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fairland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fairland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.59 435th 803 45.8%
2005 56.90 387th 805 51.9%
2006 68.66 273rd 804 66.0%
2007 66.92 285th 818 65.2%
2008 32.57 635th 838 24.2%
2009 48.39 506th 850 40.5%
2010 38.66 604th 855 29.4%
2011 48.68 491st 853 42.4%
2012 45.37 534th 857 37.7%
2013 51.37 449th 847 47.0%
2014 37.67 616th 867 29.0%
2015 34.48 528th 859 38.5%
2016 37.63 497th 845 41.2%
2017 32.98 531st 847 37.3%
2018 34.26 519th 857 39.4%
2019 34.93 506th 853 40.7%
2021 26.49 529th 802 34.0%
2022 42.46 459th 862 46.8%
2023 44.07 422nd 855 50.6%
2024 37.80 461st 859 46.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fairland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.36 75th 115 34.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.01 454th 546 16.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Fairland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.82 582nd 796 26.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Fairland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.23 520th 788 34.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Fairland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.99 308th 504 38.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fairland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.85 155th 347 55.3%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department 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: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fairland Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 294 121 35 21 3 n/a n/a 0 474
1990 272 134 45 27 4 n/a n/a 4 486
1991 276 134 51 26 3 n/a n/a 0 490
1992 276 134 49 25 6 n/a n/a 0 490
1993 254 162 60 25 6 n/a n/a 0 507
1994 232 173 76 30 10 n/a n/a 0 521
1995 232 230 87 33 6 n/a n/a 0 588
1996 232 230 87 33 6 n/a n/a 0 588
1997 223 203 87 29 2 n/a n/a 0 544
1998 207 242 85 35 1 n/a n/a 0 570
1999 186 259 87 47 5 n/a n/a 0 584
2000 152 243 84 54 1 n/a n/a 0 534
2001 126 239 86 58 1 n/a n/a 0 510
2002 99 265 88 49 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2003 99 265 88 49 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2004 90 254 79 61 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2005 89 278 87 65 1 n/a n/a 0 520
2006 80 310 77 57 1 n/a n/a 0 525
2007 75 270 83 75 1 n/a n/a 0 504
2008 75 286 78 76 2 n/a n/a 0 517
2009 72 309 72 95 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2010 74 315 74 102 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2011 60 338 69 113 1 0 12 0 593
2012 58 333 70 117 0 0 14 0 592
2013 56 343 59 124 1 0 19 0 602
2014 57 365 58 124 1 0 16 0 621
2015 58 372 49 128 2 0 13 0 622
2016 50 364 52 158 1 0 18 0 643
2017 44 352 49 167 2 1 25 0 640
2018 32 359 50 157 3 1 29 0 631
2019 29 356 44 170 2 1 26 0 628
2020 29 349 37 151 2 0 24 0 592
2021 20 351 34 151 3 0 26 0 585
2022 23 320 24 141 3 0 22 0 533
2023 23 329 28 137 6 0 21 0 544

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 Fairland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 474 22.2 21.3 n/a
1990 486 23.6 20.5 3.3
1991 490 26.2 18.7 5.9
1992 490 25.8 18.9 9.4
1993 507 25.8 19.7 9.1
1994 521 26.9 19.4 10.2
1995 588 30.7 19.2 15.6
1996 588 30.7 19.2 15.6
1997 544 30.1 18.1 10.7
1998 570 26.1 21.8 14
1999 584 26.1 22.4 25.3
2000 534 31.5 17.0 27.7
2001 510 31.5 16.2 28.2
2002 501 34.2 14.6 39.5
2003 501 34.2 14.6 39.5
2004 485 36.1 13.4 37.1
2005 520 37.0 14.1 38.3
2006 525 37.0 14.2 39.6
2007 504 39.8 12.7 40.5
2008 517 38.4 13.5 42
2009 548 37.6 14.6 45.3
2010 565 41.0 13.7 51
2011 593 40.3 14.7 51.1
2012 592 41.1 14.4 53
2013 602 40.2 14.9 54.2
2014 621 41.5 14.9 57.8
2015 622 43.0 14.4 58
2016 643 44.0 14.6 57.5
2017 640 46.3 13.8 62.3
2018 631 49.6 12.7 64.3
2019 628 47.3 13.2 56.8
2020 592 45.5 13.0 60.1
2021 585 46.3 12.6 64.6
2022 533 50.6 10.5 64
2023 544 48.4 11.2 72.4

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 Fairland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 474 22.2 21.3 n/a
1990 486 23.6 20.5 3.3
1991 490 26.2 18.7 5.9
1992 490 25.8 18.9 9.4
1993 507 25.8 19.7 9.1
1994 521 26.9 19.4 10.2
1995 588 30.7 19.2 15.6
1996 588 30.7 19.2 15.6
1997 544 30.1 18.1 10.7
1998 570 26.1 21.8 14
1999 584 26.1 22.4 25.3
2000 534 31.5 17.0 27.7
2001 510 31.5 16.2 28.2
2002 501 34.2 14.6 39.5
2003 501 34.2 14.6 39.5
2004 485 36.1 13.4 37.1
2005 520 37.0 14.1 38.3
2006 525 37.0 14.2 39.6
2007 504 39.8 12.7 40.5
2008 517 38.4 13.5 42
2009 548 37.6 14.6 45.3
2010 565 41.0 13.7 51
2011 593 40.3 14.7 51.1
2012 592 41.1 14.4 53
2013 602 40.2 14.9 54.2
2014 621 41.5 14.9 57.8
2015 622 43.0 14.4 58
2016 643 44.0 14.6 57.5
2017 640 46.3 13.8 62.3
2018 631 49.6 12.7 64.3
2019 628 47.3 13.2 56.8
2020 592 45.5 13.0 60.1
2021 585 46.3 12.6 64.6
2022 533 50.6 10.5 64
2023 544 48.4 11.2 72.4

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 Fairland Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $579 (3.2%) $17,546 (96.8%) $18,125
2020 $860 (4.7%) $17,527 (95.3%) $18,387
2021 $1,300 (6.8%) $17,881 (93.2%) $19,181
2022 $2,907 (13.4%) $18,738 (86.6%) $21,645
2023 $2,801 (12.0%) $20,496 (88.0%) $23,297

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairland Elementary

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.

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 506th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 422nd of 855 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students628544
 13.4%
African American356329
 7.6%
American Indian26
 200%
Asian4428
 36.4%
Hispanic170137
 19.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2923
 20.7%
Two or More Races2621
 19.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.8%72.4%
 15.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairland Elementary

Students at Fairland Elementary are 60% African American, 25% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Fairland Elementary ranks 461st of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 544 students attended Fairland Elementary.

Students who attend Fairland Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Benjamin Banneker Middle
High : James Hubert Blake High
High : Paint Branch High
High : Springbrook High


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