Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fairfield Elementary School's student population of 471 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Fairfield Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#541 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
8%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
20%
22%
White
46%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield Elementary School's ranking?
Fairfield Elementary School is ranked #541 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Fairfield Elementary School often compared to?
Fairfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodstock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Fairfield Elementary School?
471 students attend Fairfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Fairfield Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield Elementary School?
Fairfield Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairfield Elementary School offer ?
Fairfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fairfield Elementary School part of?
Fairfield Elementary School is part of Virginia Beach City School District.
In what neighborhood is Fairfield Elementary School located?
Fairfield Elementary School is located in the Fairfield neighborhood of Virginia Beach, VA.
School Reviews
5 10/21/2013
I went to Fairfield Elementary back in those years. I'm a ninth grader now. I absolutely loved it. I love the teachers. The school events are great and educational. Although, I haven't attended the school after the new administration was in. They have so much activities to get involved in and it made me get excited about school.
2 6/16/2008
I was horribly abused physcially and mentally by my classmates for all the years I went here. My teachers and the administration did nothing. I am not the only one, many of my neighbors' children suffered the same. The school plays heavily into the game of 'political correctness', allowing minority students to do what they want for fear of a lawsuit. I'm still bitter and angry about this place after all these years.
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