PENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pence Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fairfield Comm School District school district, located in Fairfield, IA with about 347 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Pence Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Pence Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Fairfield, Iowa. Situated at 1000 South 6th Street, the school serves as a foundational part of the Fairfield Community School District. It is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and high-quality instruction.
As part of the Fairfield community, Pence Elementary focuses on preparing its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors. The school typically offers a comprehensive curriculum tailored to meet state standards, while also providing resources and extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, Pence Elementary aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning within its student body, ensuring that each child has the tools necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.
For more information, contact Pence Elementary at (641) 472-2957 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fairfield, IA 52556-3940
(641) 472-2957
http://1000 South 6th Street
PENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fairfield, IA with about 347 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fairfield Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 347
- Teachers:
- 25.75
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 347 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 85.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.4%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.