Fairlane Elementary School serves 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairlane Elementary School's student population of 509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fairlane Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
1%
21%
White
80%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fairlane Elementary School?
509 students attend Fairlane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Fairlane Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairlane Elementary School?
Fairlane Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fairlane Elementary School offer ?
Fairlane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairlane Elementary School part of?
Fairlane Elementary School is part of Macon County School District.
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