Fair Elementary School serves 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 59%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 1% in MS)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fair Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fair Elementary School's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fair Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
87%
45%
White
8%
40%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% MS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MS state average).
How many students attend Fair Elementary School?
350 students attend Fair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Fair Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fair Elementary School?
Fair Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fair Elementary School offer ?
Fair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fair Elementary School part of?
Fair Elementary School is part of Louisville Municipal School District.
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