FAIRDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fairdale Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Fairdale, KY with about 575 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 38 teachers, Fairdale Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Fairdale Elementary School, located at 10104 Mitchell Hill Road in Fairdale, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. Situated in a suburban community south of Louisville, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. The school typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing the development of essential literacy and mathematical skills while encouraging student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities.

The school is deeply integrated into the Fairdale community, often acting as a hub for local families and neighborhood events. Like many schools in the JCPS system, Fairdale Elementary focuses on providing a supportive atmosphere for a diverse student body, utilizing various instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs. By maintaining a commitment to both high educational standards and positive school culture, Fairdale Elementary strives to prepare its young students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Fairdale Elementary at (502) 485-8247 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.