Summary:
Fairfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving 477 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district, which is ranked 27th out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Fairfield Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (46.96%), African American (18.45%), and Asian (8.39%) students compared to some nearby schools. The school consistently performs above the Virginia state average in most subject areas, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading. With a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a high ranking among Virginia elementary schools, Fairfield Elementary demonstrates strong academic performance. The school's student subgroups, such as Female, Male, African American, and White students, also perform well compared to their statewide counterparts. Additionally, Fairfield Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $10,481 to $12,906 over the past few years, and maintains a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.5 to 13.9, which may contribute to its academic success.
Fairfield Elementary generally outperforms nearby schools like Tallwood Elementary, Point O' View Elementary, and College Park Elementary in academic measures like Mathematics and English Reading proficiency. However, some nearby schools, such as Kempsville Elementary and Providence Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance and are ranked highly among Virginia elementary schools. Fairfield Elementary serves a significant population of students from lower-income families, with a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, yet it still manages to achieve strong academic results.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
490th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,906
Students who attend Fairfield Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.9
Number of students: 477
Racial breakdown:
White:
47.0%
African American:
18.4%
Hispanic:
12.8%
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Two or more races:
12.2%
Asian:
8.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.8%
American Indian:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.5%
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