Fairfield Court Elementary

222 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fairfield Court Elementary is a public school located in the East End of Richmond, Virginia, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As a part of the Richmond Public Schools district, the institution is situated within a historic residential community and plays a central role in the lives of its local families. The school focuses on building a foundational academic environment, aiming to provide students with the necessary literacy and mathematical skills to succeed as they transition to middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Fairfield Court Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and support services to address the diverse needs of its student population. The school works to cultivate a nurturing atmosphere, often partnering with local organizations and volunteers to offer extracurricular opportunities and resources that promote both social-emotional development and academic growth. By prioritizing student well-being alongside rigorous instruction, the school strives to empower its young learners to become productive members of the Richmond community.

222

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairfield Court Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	14
Black	196
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Black
196 (88.3%)
Hispanic
14 (6.3%)
Two or More
9 (4.1%)
White
2 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Richmond City Public Schools
Phone:	(804)780-4639
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	222
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	221
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

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 32