Fairplains Elementary School serves 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
225 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
19%
25%
White
66%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fairplains Elementary School?
225 students attend Fairplains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Fairplains Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, and 15% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Fairplains Elementary School offer ?
Fairplains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fairplains Elementary School part of?
Fairplains Elementary School is part of Wilkes County Schools.
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