Fairfield Elementary

20 Fairfield School Rd
Fairfield, VA 24435

fes.rockbridge.k12.va.us

235 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fairfield Elementary is a public school located in the rural community of Fairfield, Virginia, and serves as part of the Rockbridge County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing a foundational education that encourages both academic growth and social development. By integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on student engagement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school within the district.

Beyond the classroom, Fairfield Elementary reflects the close-knit culture of the Rockbridge County area, often leveraging its community setting to provide a personalized educational experience. The school staff focuses on building strong partnerships with families to support student well-being and achievement. For parents and community members interested in academic calendars, school policies, or district updates, the school maintains an official web portal at http://fes.rockbridge.k12.va.us to ensure consistent communication and transparency.

235

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	18
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
205 (87.2 %)
Hispanic
18 (7.7 %)
Two or More
7 (3.0 %)
Black
3 (1.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Rockbridge County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)348-5202
Website:	http://fes.rockbridge.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
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

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 34