Excellent
#276 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 8% in state
Fairfax Elementary School
Elementary School · Cleveland Heights-university Heights City · Cleveland Heights, OH
A Cleveland Heights-university Heights City elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3150 Fairfax Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
- Math 48% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairfax Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 56% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Fairfax Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,553/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cleveland Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,328
Median home value
$205,600
Median rent
$1,195/mo
College educated
61.2%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruffing Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Canterbury Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Communion of Saints SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| Boulevard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 284 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cleveland Heights-university Heights City
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $24,221NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairfax Elementary School is listed in Cleveland Heights-University Heights City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairfax Elementary School
Fairfax Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cleveland Heights, OH, part of Cleveland Heights-university Heights City, serving approximately 304 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #276 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairfax Elementary School
What grades does Fairfax Elementary School serve?
Fairfax Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Fairfax Elementary School?
Fairfax Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfax Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfax Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairfax Elementary School rank in OH?
Fairfax Elementary School ranks #276 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Fairfax Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairfax Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Fairfax Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairfax Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fairfax Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fairfax Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairfax Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fairfax Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (216) 371-7480
- Area population (ZIP 44118)
- 40,389
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 44118; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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