Fairfield Elementary

418 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Fairfield Elementary School, located at 175 Medley Road in Winnsboro, South Carolina, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community within the Fairfield County School District. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social development for students in the early grades. It functions as a foundational pillar for children in the Winnsboro area, providing a structured environment where students are introduced to core curricula, literacy, and foundational social skills necessary for their future academic success.

The school is deeply integrated into the rural landscape of Fairfield County, reflecting the community’s commitment to education despite the challenges often faced by smaller school districts. By providing a safe and supportive atmosphere, Fairfield Elementary focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student body through dedicated teaching staff and local educational resources. It remains a central point for families in Winnsboro, striving to build a strong educational baseline that prepares its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.

418

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	14
Black	356
Asian	2
Two or More	9

Black
356 (85.2%)
White
37 (8.9%)
Hispanic
14 (3.3%)
Two or More
9 (2.2%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Fairfield 01
Phone:	(803)635-5594
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 79

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 58