Below Average
#1469 of 1,786 schools in TN
Based on limited data
Fairlane Elementary
Elementary School · Macon County · Lafayette, TN
A Macon County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
305 Fairlane DR, Lafayette, TN 37083
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on TN statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,840/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lafayette), 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
$60,215
Median home value
$231,400
Median rent
$821/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37083; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–11 | 0.9 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Red Boiling Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 361 | Compare → |
| Westside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 382 | 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.
Macon County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $9,939NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairlane Elementary is listed in Macon County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairlane Elementary
Fairlane Elementary is a public elementary school in Lafayette, TN, part of Macon County, serving approximately 509 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,469 of 1,786 schools in TN. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairlane Elementary
What grades does Fairlane Elementary serve?
Fairlane Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Fairlane Elementary?
Fairlane Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 509 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairlane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairlane Elementary is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairlane Elementary rank in TN?
Fairlane Elementary ranks #1,469 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Fairlane Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairlane Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Fairlane Elementary a charter school?
No, Fairlane Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairlane Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fairlane Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 509
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Macon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (615) 666-2970
- Area population (ZIP 37083)
- 16,887
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 39
Official sources & links
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 37083; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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