Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fairfield Township School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairfield Township School's student population of 516 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Sep 4, 2025
School Rankings
Fairfield Township School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Township School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2138 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
42%
34%
Black
42%
15%
White
6%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield Township School's ranking?
Fairfield Township School is ranked #2138 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Fairfield Township School often compared to?
Fairfield Township Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Run Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Fairfield Township School?
516 students attend Fairfield Township School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Fairfield Township School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairfield Township School?
Fairfield Township School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fairfield Township School offer ?
Fairfield Township School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairfield Township School part of?
Fairfield Township School is part of Fairfield Township School District.
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