Fairfax Elementary School

www.ffe.chambersk12.org

653 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fairfax Elementary School is a public school located in Valley, Alabama, serving students within the Chambers County School District. As part of a district committed to academic growth and community engagement, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that prepares young learners for success in their middle and high school years. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to foster both the social and intellectual development of its students through a structured elementary curriculum.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Valley, acting as a central hub for local families. Its official website serves as a primary resource for parents and guardians to stay informed about school calendars, academic policies, and district-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and character development, Fairfax Elementary strives to uphold the district’s broader mission of empowering students to reach their full potential within a collaborative and inclusive educational setting.

653

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairfax Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	45
Black	241
Asian	3
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
343 (52.5 %)
Black
241 (36.9 %)
Hispanic
45 (6.9 %)
Two or More
20 (3.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chambers County
Phone:	(334)756-2966
Website:	http://www.ffe.chambersk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	401
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 136

Grade 4 140

Grade 5 133