The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 81%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
258 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)35-39%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-54%
81%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)3%
4%
Black
(09-10)91%
17%
White
(09-10)6%
76%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
75%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 81% OH state average).
How many students attend Fair Alternative Elementary School?
258 students attend Fair Alternative Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Fair Alternative Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Fair Alternative Elementary School offer ?
Fair Alternative Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fair Alternative Elementary School part of?
Fair Alternative Elementary School is part of Columbus City Schools.
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