Serving 623 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fairdale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fairdale Elementary School's student population of 623 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
623 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Fairdale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairdale Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#929 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
34%
10%
Black
14%
11%
White
44%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairdale Elementary School's ranking?
Fairdale Elementary School is ranked #929 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Fairdale Elementary School often compared to?
Fairdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coral Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Fairdale Elementary School?
623 students attend Fairdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Fairdale Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairdale Elementary School?
Fairdale Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fairdale Elementary School offer ?
Fairdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fairdale Elementary School part of?
Fairdale Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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