Excellent
#261 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 3% in state
Based on limited data
Fairfield EL
Elementary School · Fairfield ISD · Fairfield, TX
A Fairfield ISD elementary school where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.
615 POST OAK RD, Fairfield, TX 75840
- Math 88% proficient (2009)
- Reading 90% proficient (2009)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Fairfield EL score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fairfield EL 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,626/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairfield), 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
$56,670
Median home value
$192,500
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75840; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Fairfield ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,563NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairfield EL is listed in FAIRFIELD ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairfield EL
Fairfield EL is a public elementary school in Fairfield, TX, part of Fairfield ISD, serving approximately 378 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #261 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairfield EL
What grades does Fairfield EL serve?
Fairfield EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Fairfield EL?
Fairfield EL has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield EL is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairfield EL rank in TX?
Fairfield EL ranks #261 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Fairfield EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairfield EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Fairfield EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairfield EL has 88% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Fairfield EL a charter school?
No, Fairfield EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairfield EL a Title I school?
No, Fairfield EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairfield EL?
71.4% of students at Fairfield EL 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
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Freestone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (903) 389-2148
- Area population (ZIP 75840)
- 6,993
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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.
- 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 75840; 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 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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