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#3 of 863 schools in MS

Top 1% in state

Fair Elementary School

Elementary School · Louisville Municipal School Dist · Louisville, MS

A Louisville Municipal School Dist elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.

177 N COLUMBUS AVENUE, Louisville, MS 39339

  • Math 82% proficient (2012)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2012)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change+5 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2012
TrendImproving
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82% (2012 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2012 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency70% (2012 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2012 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+29.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$12,515
Chronic Absenteeism15.7%

Students at Fair Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2012 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency82%(2012 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2012 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2012 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2012 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 5 points since 2011, reaching 70% in 2012, across a 2-year record (2011–2012).

Show all 2 years by subject
2011
Math
82%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2011-2012) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2011-2012)

Based on 4 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Fair Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average585/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$43,642

Median home value

$129,800

Median rent

$634/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

67.4%

Poverty rate

33.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39339; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Nanih Waiya Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified8.1K–12Not available522Compare →
Noxapater Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified7.7K–12Not available464Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Louisville Municipal School Dist

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$12,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fair Elementary School is listed in LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fair Elementary School

Fair Elementary School is a public elementary school in Louisville, MS, part of Louisville Municipal School Dist, serving approximately 383 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #3 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2012) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2012).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fair Elementary School

What grades does Fair Elementary School serve?

Fair Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.

How many students attend Fair Elementary School?

Fair Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fair Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fair Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fair Elementary School rank in MS?

Fair Elementary School ranks #3 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Fair Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fair Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Fair Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fair Elementary School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2012) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2012).

Is Fair Elementary School a charter school?

No, Fair Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fair Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Fair Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fair Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Fair Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
383
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Winston County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.7%
Area population (ZIP 39339)
14,583
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
42.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39339; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2012; directory SY 2023–24

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