Fair Street International Academy

School Overview
Fair Street International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, located in Gainesville, Georgia, is a public elementary school that distinguishes itself through the rigorous and globally-minded International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). As part of the Gainesville City School System, the school focuses on fostering a challenging and inquiry-based learning environment that encourages students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners. By integrating the IB framework, the school emphasizes not only academic excellence but also the development of personal attributes, such as critical thinking, cultural awareness, and social responsibility.

Beyond its core academic mission, Fair Street is known for its diverse and inclusive community, serving a vibrant population of students from various backgrounds. The school prioritizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to prepare children to thrive in a globalized society by teaching them to make connections between their classroom studies and the real world. With its commitment to the IB philosophy and a focus on collaborative, student-centered instruction, Fair Street serves as a key educational anchor in the Gainesville community, dedicated to empowering its young scholars to become principled global citizens.
651
Total Students
42.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fair Street International Academy
Demographic Student Count
White27
Hispanic499
Black105
Two or More20
  • Hispanic
    499 (76.7%)
  • Black
    105 (16.1%)
  • White
    27 (4.1%)
  • Two or More
    20 (3.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Gainesville City
Phone: (770)536-5295
Website: http://fsweb.gcssk12.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 651
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 532
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 61
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 40
Kindergarten 109
Grade 1 116
Grade 2 110
Grade 3 107
Grade 4 87
Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fair Street International Academy
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten40
Kindergarten109
Grade 1116
Grade 2110
Grade 3107
Grade 487
Grade 582
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fair Street International Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30647%
Male34553%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)