Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fair Oaks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fair Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fair Oaks Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
330 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Fair Oaks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fair Oaks Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1747 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
74%
21%
White
11%
44%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fair Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Fair Oaks Elementary School is ranked #1747 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Fair Oaks Elementary School?
330 students attend Fair Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Fair Oaks Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fair Oaks Elementary School?
Fair Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fair Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Fair Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fair Oaks Elementary School part of?
Fair Oaks Elementary School is part of Henrico County School District.
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