FAIRLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fairlawn Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Norfolk City Public Schools school district, located in Norfolk, VA with about 260 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 19 teachers, Fairlawn Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Fairlawn Elementary School is a public school located in the Military Circle area of Norfolk, Virginia. Serving students in the Norfolk Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. As part of a large urban school division, Fairlawn operates with a mission to prepare its diverse student body for middle school transition by fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.

The school is situated in a residential pocket of the 23502 zip code, placing it in a strategic location that serves local families and the surrounding neighborhood. Like many schools in the Norfolk district, Fairlawn Elementary emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience. By offering a range of student support services and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to address the holistic needs of its pupils, ensuring they have the resources necessary to achieve academic success and personal growth within the public school system.

For more information, contact Fairlawn Elementary at (757) 892-3260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.