Fairfax Elementary School

325 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Fairfax Elementary School is a public school located in Mentor, Ohio, serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Mentor Exempted Village School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. It emphasizes the development of the "whole child," balancing core curriculum subjects like mathematics, reading, and science with social-emotional learning to ensure students are well-prepared for middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from being part of a well-regarded district that prioritizes community involvement and educational innovation. Fairfax Elementary frequently promotes a collaborative culture where teachers, parents, and administrators work together to create engaging learning experiences. Its location in Mentor provides a suburban setting that emphasizes safety and accessibility, making it a focal point for families in the local neighborhood who value a strong, foundational education for their children.

325

Total Students

15.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairfax Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	14
Black	9
Asian	3
Two or More	18

White
281 (86.5 %)
Two or More
18 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
14 (4.3 %)
Black
9 (2.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)

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:	Mentor Exempted Village
Phone:	(440)255-7223
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 54