Fairforest Elementary

1005 Mount Zion Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303

782 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

782

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairforest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	404
Hispanic	157
Black	139
Asian	24
Two or More	58

White
404 (51.7 %)
Hispanic
157 (20.1 %)
Black
139 (17.8 %)
Two or More
58 (7.4 %)
Asian
24 (3.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Spartanburg 06
Phone:	(864)439-5000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	782
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 131

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 133

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 128

Grade 5 131