Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 26% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 16% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
524 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)26%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)16%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
9%
Black
(15-16)100%
22%
White
(15-16)n/a
64%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
95%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% TN state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TN state average).
How many students attend Fairley Elementary School?
524 students attend Fairley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Fairley Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairley Elementary School?
Fairley Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fairley Elementary School offer ?
Fairley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fairley Elementary School part of?
Fairley Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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