Fairfield Elementary

5428 Providence Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464

478 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fairfield Elementary School is a public school located in the suburban Providence Road area of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement.

The school is known for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize creating an inclusive atmosphere where diverse learners can thrive. Beyond its core academic curriculum, Fairfield Elementary typically integrates a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to support the "whole child," including opportunities in the arts, physical education, and technology. With its central location and commitment to strong home-school communication, the school serves as a foundational pillar for families in the local Virginia Beach community.

478

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	80
Black	85
Asian	38
Two or More	54
Pacific Islander	3

White
218 (45.6%)
Black
85 (17.8%)
Hispanic
80 (16.7%)
Two or More
54 (11.3%)
Asian
38 (7.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)

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:	Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)648-2480
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 21

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fairfield Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fairfield Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	253	52.9%
Male	225	47.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)