Fairbanks Elementary School

11140 State Route 38
Milford Center, OH 43045

436 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Fairbanks Elementary School, located in Milford Center, Ohio, serves as a core component of the Fairbanks Local School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for its students, emphasizing foundational learning, character development, and community involvement. By focusing on individualized instruction and collaborative teaching strategies, the school aims to prepare young learners for academic success while cultivating a sense of belonging within the rural community it serves.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Fairbanks Elementary prioritizes the holistic growth of its students through various extracurricular opportunities and a strong partnership with local families. The school environment is designed to encourage curiosity and critical thinking, supported by a staff dedicated to the professional development and wellbeing of their students. As part of a smaller school district, Fairbanks Elementary benefits from a close-knit culture where teachers, administrators, and parents work together to maintain high standards of education and student engagement.

436

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairbanks Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	404
Hispanic	9
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

White
404 (92.7 %)
Two or More
16 (3.7 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.1 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Fairbanks Local
Phone:	(937)349-9000
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 60

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 80