Fairfield Elementary

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Fairfield Elementary is a public elementary school located in Fairfield, Virginia, serving 235 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Rockbridge County Public Schools district, which is ranked 84 out of 130 districts in the state.

Fairfield Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.23%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, with lower percentages of minority students. The school's academic performance, as measured by SOL test scores, is mixed - it performs above the state average in some subjects but lags behind in others. Fairfield Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 310 out of 1,100 Virginia elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 708 out of 1,114 in the most recent year, indicating a potential decline in performance. The school also has a high percentage of students (75.32%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools in the Rockbridge County Public Schools district, Fairfield Elementary's performance is mixed. While it outperforms some schools in certain subject areas, it lags behind others, particularly in 4th grade mathematics and English reading. The school's low ranking for white students compared to the overall school ranking indicates a potential achievement gap for this subgroup, an area that the school may need to address. However, Fairfield Elementary has seen a decline in its student-teacher ratio, from 12 students per teacher in 2020-2021 to 9.5 students per teacher in 2022-2023, which may provide opportunities for improvement.

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Public PK, KG-5

 20 Fairfield School Rd
       Fairfield, VA  24435


(540) 348-5202

District: Rockbridge County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
708th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,240 Help


Students who attend Fairfield Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Maury River Middle
High:    Rockbridge County High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  224

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.1%
Hispanic:
6.7%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.2% Help


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Compare Details Fairfield Elementary ranks worse than 63.6% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Rockbridge County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.88. (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: White (87.1%), Hispanic (6.7%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairfield Elementary is 9.5, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Rockbridge County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairfield Elementary is $9,240. 2 elementary schools in the Rockbridge County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairfield Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield Elementary 708th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Fairfield Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rockbridge County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockbridge County Public Schools 84th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fairfield Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fairfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 14.33 1006th 1062 5.3%
2006 37.69 796th 1071 25.7%
2007 22.71 976th 1083 9.9%
2008 54.22 537th 1081 50.3%
2009 47.87 646th 1082 40.3%
2010 44.46 749th 1113 32.7%
2011 53.69 563rd 1117 49.6%
2012 36.57 851st 1117 23.8%
2013 34.45 826th 1120 26.3%
2014 27.38 919th 1110 17.2%
2015 69.27 310th 1100 71.8%
2016 68.93 327th 1096 70.2%
2017 69.52 314th 1099 71.4%
2018 61.99 445th 1097 59.4%
2019 55.92 548th 1105 50.4%
2021 37.50 735th 1103 33.4%
2022 68.24 375th 1109 66.2%
2023 49.86 611th 1114 45.2%
2024 41.88 708th 1114 36.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.56 576th 1036 44.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Fairfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.35 342nd 1100 68.9%
2024 42.05 709th 1098 35.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Fairfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.67 670th 1093 38.7%
2024 45.55 663rd 1101 39.8%
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Rank History for White students at Fairfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.60 751st 984 23.7%
2024 20.95 856th 979 12.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Fairfield 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 322 322
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 371 371
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 368 368
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 378 378
1993 390 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1994 383 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1995 363 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1996 363 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1997 346 4 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 351
1998 350 4 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 355
1999 317 7 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 325
2000 336 7 0 1 1 n/a n/a -4 341
2001 328 9 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 339
2002 316 8 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 329
2003 316 8 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 329
2004 322 8 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 335
2005 312 9 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 326
2006 326 6 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 336
2007 300 7 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2008 306 12 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2009 341 6 2 5 0 n/a n/a 1 355
2010 346 6 3 6 1 n/a n/a 1 363
2011 359 10 0 10 0 0 13 0 392
2012 335 8 0 20 0 0 11 0 374
2013 328 7 0 19 0 0 7 0 361
2014 345 6 0 19 0 0 4 0 374
2015 326 6 0 19 1 0 4 0 356
2016 273 5 0 22 0 0 6 0 306
2017 263 5 0 24 0 0 6 0 298
2018 273 4 0 26 1 0 8 0 312
2019 242 5 0 18 1 0 9 0 275
2020 239 3 0 16 1 0 9 0 268
2021 223 1 0 18 2 0 10 0 254
2022 213 3 0 20 1 0 4 0 241
2023 205 3 1 18 1 0 7 0 235
2024 195 4 1 15 0 0 9 0 224

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 322 19.0 16.9 n/a
1990 371 20.0 18.5 n/a
1991 368 21.4 17.1 n/a
1992 378 21.8 17.3 n/a
1993 399 25.5 15.6 n/a
1994 391 25.9 n/a 22
1995 365 n/a 0.0 24.4
1996 365 n/a 0.0 24.4
1997 351 n/a 0.0 26.2
1998 355 n/a 0.0 25.4
1999 325 26.5 12.3 37.8
2000 341 n/a 0.0 35.7
2001 339 27.0 12.6 31.3
2002 329 30.0 11.0 38.3
2003 329 30.0 11.0 38.3
2004 335 28.0 12.0 37.3
2005 326 26.0 12.5 38.7
2006 336 28.0 12.0 40.8
2007 311 30.0 10.4 43.7
2008 323 21.5 15.0 45.5
2009 355 21.0 16.9 40.7
2010 363 21.0 17.2 42
2011 392 22.0 17.8 47.7
2012 374 25.0 14.9 52.1
2013 361 25.0 14.4 51.5
2014 374 25.0 14.9 55.1
2015 356 25.0 14.2 49.7
2016 306 23.0 13.3 56.9
2017 298 23.0 12.9 49.7
2018 312 22.0 14.1 58.3
2019 275 22.0 12.5 54.2
2020 268 21.0 12.7 52.6
2021 254 21.0 12.0 n/a
2022 241 19.5 12.3 58.5
2023 235 24.5 9.5 75.3
2024 224 23.5 9.5 77.2

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 322 19.0 16.9 n/a
1990 371 20.0 18.5 n/a
1991 368 21.4 17.1 n/a
1992 378 21.8 17.3 n/a
1993 399 25.5 15.6 n/a
1994 391 25.9 n/a 22
1995 365 n/a 0.0 24.4
1996 365 n/a 0.0 24.4
1997 351 n/a 0.0 26.2
1998 355 n/a 0.0 25.4
1999 325 26.5 12.3 37.8
2000 341 n/a 0.0 35.7
2001 339 27.0 12.6 31.3
2002 329 30.0 11.0 38.3
2003 329 30.0 11.0 38.3
2004 335 28.0 12.0 37.3
2005 326 26.0 12.5 38.7
2006 336 28.0 12.0 40.8
2007 311 30.0 10.4 43.7
2008 323 21.5 15.0 45.5
2009 355 21.0 16.9 40.7
2010 363 21.0 17.2 42
2011 392 22.0 17.8 47.7
2012 374 25.0 14.9 52.1
2013 361 25.0 14.4 51.5
2014 374 25.0 14.9 55.1
2015 356 25.0 14.2 49.7
2016 306 23.0 13.3 56.9
2017 298 23.0 12.9 49.7
2018 312 22.0 14.1 58.3
2019 275 22.0 12.5 54.2
2020 268 21.0 12.7 52.6
2021 254 21.0 12.0 n/a
2022 241 19.5 12.3 58.5
2023 235 24.5 9.5 75.3
2024 224 23.5 9.5 77.2

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 Elementary

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Created with Highcharts 9.2.2Year$Fairfield ElementaryPer Pupil ExpendituresFederal FundsState/Local FundsOther Funds20192020202102.5k5k7.5k10k12.5k©2025 schooldigger.com

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $849 (8.3%) $9,436 (91.8%) $10,284
2020 $869 (9.6%) $8,181 (90.4%) $9,050
2021 $1,005 (10.9%) $8,235 (89.1%) $9,240

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairfield Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 548th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 611th of 1114 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Elementary)8051.3
 28.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rockbridge County Public Schools)8058.4
 21.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfield Elementary)7048.7
 21.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Rockbridge County Public Schools)7355
 18%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Elementary)8975
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rockbridge County Public Schools)9171.4
 19.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Fairfield Elementary)7365.9
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Rockbridge County Public Schools)8070.3
 9.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Elementary)9485.7
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rockbridge County Public Schools)9364.1
 29%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Fairfield Elementary)8174.3
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (Rockbridge County Public Schools)8867.3
 20.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Fairfield Elementary)7782.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Rockbridge County Public Schools)8675.2
 10.8%
   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 Students275235
 14.5%
African American53
 40%
American Indian11
Asian01
Hispanic1818
Pacific Islander00
White242205
 15.3%
Two or More Races97
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.2%75.3%
 21.1%


Schools Near Fairfield Elementary

Rockbridge County Public Schools
Public PK, KG-5
Distance: 0mi
Rank: 708th of 1114
Students: 224
Rockbridge County Public Schools
Public PK, KG-5
Distance: 7.44mi
Rank: 457th of 1114
Students: 140
Buena Vista City Public Schools
Public PK, KG-1
Distance: 9.48mi
Students: 176
Rockbridge County Public Schools
Public PK, KG-5
Distance: 10.15mi
Rank: 565th of 1114
Students: 460
Lexington City Public Schools
Public PK, KG-5
Distance: 10.84mi
Rank: 45th of 1114
Students: 328
Buena Vista City Public Schools
Public 2-5
Distance: 11.92mi
Rank: 518th of 1114
Students: 247
Augusta County Public Schools
Public PK, KG-5
Distance: 13.75mi
Rank: 595th of 1114
Students: 721
Augusta County Public Schools
Public PK, KG-5
Distance: 14.92mi
Rank: 853rd of 1114
Students: 128
Amherst County Public Schools
Public PK, KG-5
Distance: 17.18mi
Rank: 318th of 1114
Students: 102
Augusta County Public Schools
Public PK, KG-5
Distance: 17.6mi
Rank: 654th of 1114
Students: 453








Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfield Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 224 students attended Fairfield Elementary.

Fairfield Elementary ranks 708th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Fairfield Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Maury River Middle
High : Rockbridge County High

Students at Fairfield Elementary are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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

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