Fairfield Court Elementary

Summary:

Fairfield Court Elementary is a public elementary school in Richmond, Virginia, serving 251 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Richmond City Public Schools district, which is ranked 113 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Fairfield Court Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Virginia, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 50%, compared to 70.11% for the state and 45.56% for the Richmond City Public Schools district. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.9 in 2020-2021 to 13.2 in 2022-2023, and its spending per student has increased significantly over the past few years, from $8,901 in 2018-2019 to $15,496 in 2020-2021.

When compared to nearby schools in the Richmond City Public Schools district, such as Overby-Sheppard Elementary, Bellevue Elementary, and Henry Marsh III Elementary, Fairfield Court Elementary's academic performance is consistently lower. The school also lags behind Henrico County Public Schools, with nearby schools like Harvie Elementary having much higher proficiency rates on SOL tests.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2510 Phaup St
       Richmond, VA  23223-4199


(804) 780-4639

District: Richmond City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1074th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,496 Help


Students who attend Fairfield Court Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Martin Luther King Junior Middle
High:    Armstrong High
    Franklin Military Academy
    Open High
    Richmond Community High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  227

Racial breakdown:

African American:
89.0%
Hispanic:
5.7%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fairfield Court Elementary ranks worse than 96.4% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 19th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Richmond City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.66. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (89%), Hispanic (5.7%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairfield Court Elementary is 13.3, which is the 5th best among 26 elementary schools in the Richmond City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairfield Court Elementary is $15,496, which is the highest among 29 elementary schools in the Richmond City Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairfield Court Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield Court Elementary 1074th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Fairfield Court Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Richmond City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond City Public Schools 113th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fairfield Court Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fairfield Court Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 67.56 306th 1062 71.2%
2006 85.08 46th 1071 95.7%
2007 90.90 8th 1083 99.3%
2008 79.82 110th 1081 89.8%
2009 89.81 7th 1082 99.4%
2010 72.85 216th 1113 80.6%
2011 45.75 703rd 1117 37.1%
2012 57.13 488th 1117 56.3%
2013 51.68 581st 1120 48.1%
2014 39.75 751st 1110 32.3%
2015 76.33 200th 1100 81.8%
2016 51.62 599th 1096 45.3%
2017 52.19 590th 1099 46.3%
2018 6.11 1063rd 1097 3.1%
2019 0.00 1105th 1105 0.0%
2022 1.47 1103rd 1109 0.5%
2023 1.91 1106th 1114 0.7%
2024 5.66 1074th 1114 3.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairfield Court Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 15.56 943rd 1036 9.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Fairfield Court Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.37 1074th 1100 2.4%
2024 27.15 863rd 1098 21.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Fairfield Court Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.84 558th 579 3.6%
2024 14.04 547th 588 7.0%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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.

Fairfield Court Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Fairfield Court Elementary

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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 525 525
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 510 510
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 564 564
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 579 579
1993 3 490 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1994 3 495 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1995 3 401 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1996 3 401 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1997 2 365 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1998 0 355 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1999 0 390 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2000 4 434 0 0 0 n/a n/a -4 434
2001 3 414 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2002 0 366 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2003 0 366 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2004 0 364 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2005 0 346 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2006 0 338 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2007 0 396 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2008 0 493 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2009 0 509 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2010 0 478 1 2 0 n/a n/a 1 482
2011 2 559 1 2 0 0 0 0 564
2012 2 469 1 2 0 0 0 0 474
2013 1 506 2 1 0 0 3 0 513
2014 1 553 1 2 0 0 5 0 562
2015 0 519 8 4 1 0 9 0 541
2016 1 482 1 2 1 0 9 0 496
2017 2 472 1 3 2 0 11 0 491
2018 4 457 1 2 1 0 7 0 472
2019 1 446 2 2 1 0 4 0 456
2020 0 404 3 4 1 0 3 0 415
2021 0 272 1 3 0 0 2 0 278
2022 0 235 0 8 0 0 2 0 245
2023 0 230 0 14 0 0 7 0 251
2024 2 202 0 13 0 0 10 0 227

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 Court Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 525 26.5 19.8 n/a
1990 510 25.9 19.6 n/a
1991 564 26.9 20.9 n/a
1992 579 27.4 21.1 n/a
1993 495 27.2 18.2 n/a
1994 501 28.6 n/a 89.8
1995 406 n/a 0.0 94.8
1996 406 n/a 0.0 94.8
1997 369 n/a 0.0 93.8
1998 358 n/a 0.0 95
1999 391 23.0 17.0 94.9
2000 434 n/a 0.0 96.3
2001 418 28.0 14.9 88.5
2002 368 30.0 12.3 83.7
2003 368 30.0 12.3 83.7
2004 365 28.0 13.0 93.2
2005 346 27.0 12.8 93.1
2006 339 24.0 14.1 92.3
2007 398 29.0 13.7 96.7
2008 496 19.0 26.1 85.5
2009 511 22.0 23.2 88.8
2010 482 29.0 16.6 84.8
2011 564 27.0 20.8 84
2012 474 26.8 17.6 97
2013 513 29.0 17.6 99.4
2014 562 28.0 20.0 99.5
2015 541 30.0 18.0 97
2016 496 23.0 21.5 96.6
2017 491 30.0 16.3 98.2
2018 472 28.0 16.8 99.4
2019 456 28.0 16.2 99.3
2020 415 26.0 15.9 98.6
2021 278 28.0 9.9 n/a
2022 245 20.0 12.2 98.8
2023 251 19.0 13.2 98.4
2024 227 17.0 13.3 98.2

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 Court Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 525 26.5 19.8 n/a
1990 510 25.9 19.6 n/a
1991 564 26.9 20.9 n/a
1992 579 27.4 21.1 n/a
1993 495 27.2 18.2 n/a
1994 501 28.6 n/a 89.8
1995 406 n/a 0.0 94.8
1996 406 n/a 0.0 94.8
1997 369 n/a 0.0 93.8
1998 358 n/a 0.0 95
1999 391 23.0 17.0 94.9
2000 434 n/a 0.0 96.3
2001 418 28.0 14.9 88.5
2002 368 30.0 12.3 83.7
2003 368 30.0 12.3 83.7
2004 365 28.0 13.0 93.2
2005 346 27.0 12.8 93.1
2006 339 24.0 14.1 92.3
2007 398 29.0 13.7 96.7
2008 496 19.0 26.1 85.5
2009 511 22.0 23.2 88.8
2010 482 29.0 16.6 84.8
2011 564 27.0 20.8 84
2012 474 26.8 17.6 97
2013 513 29.0 17.6 99.4
2014 562 28.0 20.0 99.5
2015 541 30.0 18.0 97
2016 496 23.0 21.5 96.6
2017 491 30.0 16.3 98.2
2018 472 28.0 16.8 99.4
2019 456 28.0 16.2 99.3
2020 415 26.0 15.9 98.6
2021 278 28.0 9.9 n/a
2022 245 20.0 12.2 98.8
2023 251 19.0 13.2 98.4
2024 227 17.0 13.3 98.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fairfield Court Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $724 (8.1%) $8,177 (91.9%) $8,901
2020 $736 (7.1%) $9,660 (92.9%) $10,396
2021 $1,064 (6.9%) $14,432 (93.1%) $15,496

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairfield Court Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1105th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1106th of 1114 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Court Elementary)3514.3
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)6142
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfield Court Elementary)1114.3
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)5040.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Court Elementary)2441
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)6545.9
 19.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Fairfield Court Elementary)2130.8
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)5647.2
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Court Elementary)2640
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)6541.3
 23.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Fairfield Court Elementary)1816.1
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (Richmond City Public Schools)6139.4
 21.6%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Fairfield Court Elementary)3538.7
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)6246
 16%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students456251
 45%
African American446230
 48.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic214
 600%
Pacific Islander00
White10
 100%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%98.4%
 0.9%


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Fairfield Court Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.6% of Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 227 students attended Fairfield Court Elementary.

Students at Fairfield Court Elementary are 89% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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