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#1853 of 3,441 schools in OH
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School
Elementary School · Columbus City Schools District
726 Fairwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43205
Enrollment
219
Student-Teacher
15.6:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
219
Student-Teacher
15.6:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Ohio schools
#1,853 of 3,441
In Columbus
#51 of 224
public schools
In district
#15 of 114
Columbus City Schools District
Academic growth
8.8 / 10
Excellent
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Fairwood Alternative Elementary School
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About Fairwood Alternative Elementary School
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District. Fairwood Alternative Elementary School serves approximately 219 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Fairwood Alternative Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,853 of 3,441 schools in OH.
Structured state assessment records for Fairwood Alternative Elementary School show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.2 · Average
- District avg 5.1
- OH avg 6.7
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Fairwood Alternative Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
79% of students at Fairwood Alternative Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Fairwood Alternative Elementary School — Students at Fairwood Alternative Elementary School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.8/10.
How Fairwood Alternative Elementary School Compares
See how Fairwood Alternative Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
726 Fairwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43205
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Fairwood Alternative Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Montrose Elementary School (rated 9.5/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MANSION DAY SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ST VINCENT FAMILY CENTER (rated 6.8/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Columbus, see our Columbus schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy Columbus | 0.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Special Education Center Columbus | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| ST VINCENT FAMILY CENTER Columbus | 0.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls Columbus | 0.8 mi | 4.6 |
| A+ Arts Academy Columbus | 0.9 mi | 3.6 |
| The Academy for Urban Scholars Columbus | 1.1 mi | 2.3 |
| HELPING HANDS CENTER DBA BRIDGEWAY ACADEMY Columbus | 1.0 mi | 8.4 |
| East High School Columbus | 1.1 mi | 2.7 |
| MANSION DAY SCHOOL Columbus | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| ST CHARLES PREPARATORY SCHOOL Columbus | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Ohio Avenue Elementary School Columbus | 1.0 mi | 4.0 |
| COLUMBUS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Columbus | 1.3 mi | 9.2 |
| Montrose Elementary School Columbus | 1.2 mi | 9.5 |
| Moler Elementary School Columbus | 1.5 mi | 3.3 |
| Livingston Elementary School Columbus | 1.2 mi | 4.4 |
| Champion Middle School Columbus | 1.5 mi | 4.7 |
| BCS Online School Columbus | 1.4 mi | — |
| Eastgate Elementary School Columbus | 1.7 mi | 3.9 |
| Bexley High School Columbus | 1.4 mi | 8.8 |
| Bexley Middle School Columbus | 1.5 mi | 8.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 43205 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$54,214
Median Home Value
$290,800
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
Population
12,400
College Educated
41.5%
Homeownership
37%
Avg Commute
19.8 min
Poverty Rate
25%
Median Age
34.3
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|---|---|
| Albert Bushnell Hart Cleveland, OH | 6.2 |
| CHAPEL HILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (SOUTH CAMPUS) Akron, OH | 6.2 |
| Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy Columbus, OH | 6.2 |
| Claymont Elementary School Uhrichsville, OH | 6.2 |
| HOLY FAMILY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Youngstown, OH | 6.2 |
| Helen Steiner Rice ES Lorain, OH | 6.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fairwood Alternative Elementary School
What grades does Fairwood Alternative Elementary School serve?
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Fairwood Alternative Elementary School?
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairwood Alternative Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairwood Alternative Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairwood Alternative Elementary School rank in OH?
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School ranks #1,853 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Fairwood Alternative Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Fairwood Alternative Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairwood Alternative Elementary School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fairwood Alternative Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fairwood Alternative Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairwood Alternative Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fairwood Alternative Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 219
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 79.0%
- Phone
- (614) 365-6111
Resources & Links
District
Columbus City Schools District- District Enrollment
- 45,181
- Schools in District
- 116
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,308
- District Rank
- #15 of 114
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