Serving 52 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairchild Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)21-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
4%
9%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WI state average).
How many students attend Fairchild Elementary School?
52 students attend Fairchild Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Fairchild Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairchild Elementary School?
Fairchild Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairchild Elementary School offer ?
Fairchild Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fairchild Elementary School part of?
Fairchild Elementary School is part of Osseo-Fairchild School District.
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