Serving 23 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Fair Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
69%
12%
White
9%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Fair Elementary School?
23 students attend Fair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Fair Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fair Elementary School?
Fair Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fair Elementary School offer ?
Fair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Fair Elementary School part of?
Fair Elementary School is part of Minneapolis ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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