Fairfax Elementary School

Summary:

Fairfax Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Valley, Alabama, which is part of the Chambers County School District. The school has seen a decline in racial diversity in recent years, with a decreasing percentage of White students and an increasing percentage of African American students.

Fairfax Elementary consistently underperforms compared to state and county averages on standardized tests, with significantly lower proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts across all grade levels. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White and English Language Learner students performing significantly worse than their peers. Additionally, Fairfax Elementary has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 68.91% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. These factors have contributed to the school's declining statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating, which have dropped from a 3-star rating and a ranking of 334 out of 692 Alabama elementary schools in 2020-2021 to a 1-star rating and a ranking of 490 out of 684 schools in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Huguley Elementary and Wacoochee Elementary, Fairfax Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, with these schools ranked significantly higher and having higher proficiency rates on standardized tests. The significant performance gaps between Fairfax Elementary's different racial subgroups suggest that the school may need to address issues of equity and opportunity for its minority students, while the high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by these students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 502 Blvd
       Valley, AL  36854-4800


(334) 756-2966

District: Chambers County

SchoolDigger Rank:
490th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,507 Help


Students who attend Fairfax Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    W F Burns Middle School
High:    Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  674

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.6%
African American:
37.8%
Hispanic:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fairfax Elementary School ranks worse than 71.6% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Chambers County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.21. (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 Fairfax Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Chambers County School District. Racial makeup is: White (49.6%), African American (37.8%), Hispanic (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairfax Elementary School is 19.8, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Chambers County School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairfax Elementary School is $9,507. 2 elementary schools in the Chambers County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairfax Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax Elementary School 490th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Fairfax Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Chambers County:

SchoolDigger ranks Chambers County 113th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fairfax Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fairfax Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.79 441st 623 29.2%
2005 26.93 574th 688 16.6%
2006 25.76 582nd 689 15.5%
2007 27.94 577th 698 17.3%
2008 26.36 598th 698 14.3%
2009 22.83 610th 696 12.4%
2010 29.35 575th 704 18.3%
2011 39.52 521st 709 26.5%
2012 31.47 565th 696 18.8%
2013 30.92 583rd 696 16.2%
2014 33.70 492nd 695 29.2%
2015 37.79 447th 691 35.3%
2016 35.70 466th 691 32.6%
2017 33.61 475th 688 31.0%
2018 41.70 430th 680 36.8%
2019 46.29 384th 681 43.6%
2021 50.92 334th 692 51.7%
2022 41.57 403rd 687 41.3%
2023 33.81 464th 680 31.8%
2024 30.21 490th 684 28.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fairfax Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.32 29th 123 76.4%
2024 19.16 125th 131 4.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fairfax Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 25.20 225th 280 19.6%
2018 47.81 162nd 344 52.9%
2019 51.08 162nd 392 58.7%
2021 41.01 210th 398 47.2%
2022 27.88 271st 345 21.4%
2023 28.37 285th 373 23.6%
2024 26.51 305th 395 22.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairfax Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 44.78 337th 567 40.6%
2018 40.02 414th 651 36.4%
2019 47.41 357th 649 45.0%
2021 54.28 299th 653 54.2%
2022 38.53 413th 651 36.6%
2023 33.80 428th 623 31.3%
2024 40.06 426th 670 36.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Fairfax Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 30.12 479th 639 25.0%
2018 46.68 369th 640 42.3%
2019 46.16 373rd 646 42.3%
2021 53.38 302nd 656 54.0%
2022 42.37 390th 656 40.5%
2023 35.38 424th 645 34.3%
2024 28.69 474th 650 27.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Fairfax Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.48 419th 639 34.4%
2018 39.77 428th 650 34.2%
2019 43.79 387th 650 40.5%
2021 47.15 351st 669 47.5%
2022 38.79 405th 669 39.5%
2023 32.11 451st 649 30.5%
2024 31.44 459th 655 29.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Fairfax Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 27.59 264th 336 21.4%
2018 42.78 244th 423 42.3%
2019 51.19 175th 426 58.9%
2021 62.22 120th 426 71.8%
2022 47.37 193rd 426 54.7%
2023 36.42 269th 427 37.0%
2024 39.02 249th 420 40.7%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Fairfax Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.64 85th 184 53.8%
2024 10.13 195th 196 0.5%
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Rank History for White students at Fairfax Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 27.65 293rd 369 20.6%
2018 38.93 327th 508 35.6%
2019 41.96 316th 529 40.3%
2021 42.73 289th 539 46.4%
2022 40.71 316th 540 41.5%
2023 28.04 411th 528 22.2%
2024 26.81 435th 535 18.7%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama 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.

Fairfax Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fairfax Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 556 556
1989 375 206 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1990 362 193 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1991 318 197 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1992 356 184 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1993 367 163 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1994 389 167 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1995 385 165 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1996 385 165 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1997 403 167 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1998 411 181 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1999 430 226 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 658
2000 365 212 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2001 381 222 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 604
2002 348 224 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2003 348 224 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2004 321 237 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2005 340 229 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2006 347 225 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2007 329 233 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2008 360 227 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2009 375 220 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2010 350 211 0 8 0 n/a n/a 9 578
2011 360 210 1 10 0 2 0 0 583
2012 303 213 1 10 0 2 0 0 529
2013 306 204 1 9 0 1 4 0 525
2014 284 202 1 9 2 0 7 0 505
2015 296 202 1 8 2 0 17 0 526
2016 293 178 1 8 2 0 12 0 494
2017 270 192 0 11 0 0 11 0 484
2018 276 195 1 10 0 0 8 0 490
2019 267 173 1 11 1 0 5 0 458
2020 268 171 1 11 1 0 4 0 456
2021 259 162 1 9 1 0 5 0 437
2022 246 163 1 9 0 0 9 0 428
2023 343 241 3 45 1 0 20 0 653
2024 334 255 4 59 2 0 20 0 674

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 Fairfax Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 556 29.0 19.1 0
1989 581 31.0 18.7 n/a
1990 555 30.0 18.5 0
1991 515 30.0 17.1 n/a
1992 540 30.0 18.0 n/a
1993 530 28.0 18.9 n/a
1994 556 28.6 19.4 n/a
1995 552 29.5 18.7 n/a
1996 552 29.5 18.7 n/a
1997 570 30.0 19.0 38.8
1998 592 31.6 18.7 39
1999 658 34.7 19.0 51.7
2000 578 34.8 16.6 56.4
2001 604 36.8 16.4 56.6
2002 573 36.9 15.5 61.1
2003 573 36.9 15.5 61.1
2004 559 37.7 15.1 62.3
2005 571 41.0 13.9 63.7
2006 573 35.0 16.4 63.4
2007 564 37.1 15.2 63.1
2008 589 36.9 16.0 58.6
2009 607 35.0 17.2 62.6
2010 578 37.9 15.2 67
2011 583 35.2 16.5 62.8
2012 529 36.1 14.6 66
2013 525 39.0 13.4 69
2014 505 32.1 15.7 68.9
2015 526 27.0 19.4 69.2
2016 494 25.0 19.7 68.6
2017 484 25.0 19.3 49.2
2018 490 25.0 19.6 68.2
2019 458 25.0 18.3 68.3
2020 456 24.0 19.0 68.2
2021 437 26.3 16.6 67
2022 428 22.0 19.4 67.5
2023 653 33.0 19.7 68.9
2024 674 34.0 19.8 69.1

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 Fairfax Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 556 29.0 19.1 0
1989 581 31.0 18.7 n/a
1990 555 30.0 18.5 0
1991 515 30.0 17.1 n/a
1992 540 30.0 18.0 n/a
1993 530 28.0 18.9 n/a
1994 556 28.6 19.4 n/a
1995 552 29.5 18.7 n/a
1996 552 29.5 18.7 n/a
1997 570 30.0 19.0 38.8
1998 592 31.6 18.7 39
1999 658 34.7 19.0 51.7
2000 578 34.8 16.6 56.4
2001 604 36.8 16.4 56.6
2002 573 36.9 15.5 61.1
2003 573 36.9 15.5 61.1
2004 559 37.7 15.1 62.3
2005 571 41.0 13.9 63.7
2006 573 35.0 16.4 63.4
2007 564 37.1 15.2 63.1
2008 589 36.9 16.0 58.6
2009 607 35.0 17.2 62.6
2010 578 37.9 15.2 67
2011 583 35.2 16.5 62.8
2012 529 36.1 14.6 66
2013 525 39.0 13.4 69
2014 505 32.1 15.7 68.9
2015 526 27.0 19.4 69.2
2016 494 25.0 19.7 68.6
2017 484 25.0 19.3 49.2
2018 490 25.0 19.6 68.2
2019 458 25.0 18.3 68.3
2020 456 24.0 19.0 68.2
2021 437 26.3 16.6 67
2022 428 22.0 19.4 67.5
2023 653 33.0 19.7 68.9
2024 674 34.0 19.8 69.1

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 Fairfax Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,748 (18.4%) $7,744 (81.5%) $9,507

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairfax Elementary 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 384th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 464th of 680 Elementary schools
 11.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax Elementary School)58.228.9
 29.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chambers County)55.630.5
 25.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax Elementary School)36.711.4
 25.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chambers County)38.817
 21.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax Elementary School)32.515
 17.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chambers County)35.115.4
 19.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students458653
 42.6%
African American173241
 39.3%
American Indian11
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic1145
 309.1%
Pacific Islander00
White267343
 28.5%
Two or More Races520
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.3%68.9%
 0.6%


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Fairfax Elementary School ranks 490th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Fairfax Elementary School are 50% White, 38% African American, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 674 students attended Fairfax Elementary School.

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

Middle : W F Burns Middle School
High : Valley High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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