Fair Elementary School serves 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 59%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 1% in MS)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fair Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Fair Elementary School's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fair Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
84%
47%
White
10%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% MS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MS state average).
How many students attend Fair Elementary School?
383 students attend Fair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Fair Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fair Elementary School?
Fair Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fair Elementary School offer ?
Fair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fair Elementary School part of?
Fair Elementary School is part of Louisville Municipal School District.
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