Pence Elementary

Fairfield Comm School District
1000 South 6th Street
Fairfield, IA 52556
333 Students
Elementary School 2nd - 4th
School Overview
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.
333
Total Students
28.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    256 (76.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (8.1 %)
  • Asian
    25 (7.5 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (6.0 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.5 %)
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: Fairfield Comm School District
Phone: (641)472-2957
Grade Range: 2nd - 4th
Total Students: 333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 156
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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
Grade 2 116
Grade 3 115
Grade 4 102
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Washington Elementary
Fairfield Comm School District
267 Students
406 East Madison Avenue
Fairfield, IA 52556 (0.8 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st