Fair Street International Academy

School Overview
Fair Street International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, located in Gainesville, Georgia, is a public elementary school that distinguishes itself through the rigorous and globally-minded International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). As part of the Gainesville City School System, the school focuses on fostering a challenging and inquiry-based learning environment that encourages students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners. By integrating the IB framework, the school emphasizes not only academic excellence but also the development of personal attributes, such as critical thinking, cultural awareness, and social responsibility.

Beyond its core academic mission, Fair Street is known for its diverse and inclusive community, serving a vibrant population of students from various backgrounds. The school prioritizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to prepare children to thrive in a globalized society by teaching them to make connections between their classroom studies and the real world. With its commitment to the IB philosophy and a focus on collaborative, student-centered instruction, Fair Street serves as a key educational anchor in the Gainesville community, dedicated to empowering its young scholars to become principled global citizens.
564
Total Students
39.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
105.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fair Street International Academy
Demographic Student Count
White11
Hispanic436
Black105
Asian1
Two or More11
  • Hispanic
    436 (77.3 %)
  • Black
    105 (18.6 %)
  • White
    11 (2.0 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    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: Gainesville City
Phone: (770)536-5295
Website: http://fsweb.gcssk12.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 532
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 61
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 41
Kindergarten 98
Grade 1 105
Grade 2 79
Grade 3 95
Grade 4 70
Grade 5 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fair Street International Academy
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten41
Kindergarten98
Grade 1105
Grade 279
Grade 395
Grade 470
Grade 576
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fair Street International Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26246.5%
Male30253.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)