FAIRFAX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Fairfax Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Allendale 01 school district, located in Fairfax, SC with about 349 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 22 teachers, Fairfax 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.
Fairfax Elementary School, located at 734 14th Street East in Fairfax, South Carolina, is a public institution serving the Allendale County School District. As a primary school in a rural community, the institution focuses on foundational education for students in their early academic years, prioritizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school plays a central role in the local Fairfax community, acting as a hub for educational resources and youth engagement within Allendale County.
Like many schools in the region, Fairfax Elementary is dedicated to overcoming local socioeconomic challenges by fostering a supportive learning environment. The school administration and faculty focus on providing equitable access to instruction and extracurricular opportunities, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Through collaborative efforts with the district and local families, the school remains committed to student achievement and the long-term educational advancement of the youth in the Fairfax area.
For more information, contact Fairfax Elementary at (803) 632-2536 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 632-2536
FAIRFAX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fairfax, SC with about 349 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Allendale 01
- Total Students:
- 349
- Teachers:
- 22
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 349 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FAIRFAX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 94.0%
- White
- 2.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
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.