FAIRFOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Fairforest Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Spartanburg 06 school district, located in Spartanburg, SC with about 760 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 48 teachers, Fairforest 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.
Fairforest Elementary School, located at 1005 Mount Zion Road in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Spartanburg School District Six. Serving a diverse community of young learners, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its students. The campus serves as a foundational hub for the local area, emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for success in their middle and high school years.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Fairforest Elementary is known for its focus on community involvement and student engagement. The school frequently emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between parents, educators, and the community to support student growth. By utilizing a variety of resources and instructional strategies, the school aims to create a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, develop critical thinking skills, and cultivate a lifelong passion for learning.
For more information, contact Fairforest Elementary at (864) 439-5000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 439-5000
FAIRFOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Spartanburg, SC with about 760 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Spartanburg 06
- Total Students:
- 760
- Teachers:
- 48
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental 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 760 students
- White
- 51.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.2%
- Black or African American
- 17.0%
- Two or more races
- 6.1%
- Asian
- 4.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
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.